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There are some genres of music that scream "passing fad." In the early '90s, "shoegaze" was one such style. Although its followers were faithful, the groups themselves weren't. They did ignite a movement, however, that has persevered. Manchester, England's Doves are among the disciples of this sound, albeit a decade after its inception. The modern version of the shoegaze band is a great deal more accessible than its blueprint. On their third full-length, Some Cities, Doves go a step further in making themselves user-friendly. This is somewhat of a departure for the trio that has thus far touched the senses with its melancholic yet positive combination of swirling guitars and moody vocals. On Some Cities the soundscapes have evolved into more defined soundbites. Produced by Ben Hiller (Blur, Elbow), the album is less experimental and imaginative and more conventional and undemanding. This move is not necessarily for the best, as what's most appealing about Doves is their encapsulation of a limitless shimmering sound within an uneasy but tremendously comforting space. This only happens at the very start of Cities, on the title track and "Black & White Town," and again on "One Of These Days" and "Ambition."
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