Okkervil River - The Stand Ins

Merely a year after the fiery, theatrical release of The Stage Names, Will Sheff returns with the equally energetic, and definitely more passionate sequel, entitled The Stand Ins.

After 50 seconds or so of a lush introductory “Stand Ins One” (one of three unnecessary but still relatively nice instrumentals), Okkervil River immerses their listeners into a fun little folk number entitled “Lost Coastlines”. This piece metaphorically connects touring with a band to the rollicking waves of sealife, as well as serves as a goodbye to band member Jonathan Meiburg. Read more