Experimental rock band Califone's latest album All My Friends Are Funeral Singers is not only another piece of odd/lo-fi music but also an accompanying piece to a film of the same name that will debut next year. But until then all fans/listeners have is this album. Among all the blips and weird song structures, Califone has not strayed far from their previous material. However, whereas those albums prior focused more (or so it seemed) on creating songs outside the box, here frontman Tim Rutili embraces his rootsy side to write some great songs ("Ape-Like" and the faux biographical "Bunuel") while still keeping things arty. Elsewhere, Califone dabbles in a realm outside their comfort zone (if that term can be used for a progressive band like this). "Giving Away the Bride" utilizes a kind of trip-hop beat and "Funeral Singers" sounds like it was written as proof that standard song structure is within Rutili's capabilities. In the end, Califone has created an accessible yet creative album to toss into the ring of top albums of 2009.
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