The Orange Peels

With organic West Coast warmth, lush vocal harmonies, jangling guitars, and classic songcraft, American indie pop standard-bearers the Orange Peels are good for an album of sunny delights every few years. While their sound has constantly evolved in subtle ways and small increments, the vision of leader Allen Clapp has always remained clearly focused on timeless melodies and emotional payoff. The group started their long-running career with the straight-ahead guitar pop of Square, and as they progressed, folded in elements of chamber pop, soft rock, and synth-heavy prog. On 202...