Castor and Pollux by Kathryn Calder
“The eye-opening thing about seeing the New Pornographers is how much of a workhorse Kathryn Calder is. I'd always assumed that Calder (who joined in 2005) was more of a pinch-hitter or stunt-double for Neko Case, but an astounding amount of the stuff where I thought I heard Case is actually Calder's work. So, as I pursue her independent career, I'm happy to find that Calder's solo work (which actually postdates her NP debut - stay with me here) is brilliant all on its own. This is an early standout for me - a defiant, joyful, energetic romp that fits in neatly with the best NP stuff.”
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The eye-opening thing about seeing the New Pornographers is how much of a workhorse Kathryn Calder is. I'd always assumed that Calder (who joined in 2005) was more of a pinch-hitter or stunt-double for Neko Case, but an astounding amount of the stuff where I thought I heard Case is actually Calder's work. So, as I pursue her independent career, I'm happy to find that Calder's solo work (which actually postdates her NP debut - stay with me here) is brilliant all on its own. This is an early standout for me - a defiant, joyful, energetic romp that fits in neatly with the best NP stuff.
Kathryn: wonderful in The New Pornographers and wonderful in Immaculate Machine. Solo, she is also wonderful.
