Guster's ninth studio LP, Ooh La La reveals a band fully in touch with the
voracious creative energy that first inspired their formation. A major leap
forward for lead vocalist Ryan Miller, guitarist Adam Gardner, drummer
Brian Rosenworcel, and multi-instrumentalist Luke Reynolds, Ooh
La La ultimately matches that wide-eyed spirit with a newly heightened sense
of confidence, conviction, and commitment to the raw sincerity that's made
them so beloved.
The follow-up to 2019's Look Alive, Ooh La La marks a bold departure from its
predecessor. This time around, the band worked mainly with producer Josh
Kaufman (The Hold Steady, The National, Bonny Light Horseman), holing up
at Isokon Studio in Woodstock and carving out a lush and expansive sound rich
in acoustic guitars and graceful piano work. With additional production from
Ron Aniello (Bruce Springsteen, Bryce Dessner), Rich Costey (Death Cab for
Cutie, Of Monsters and Men), and Primarily mixed by Peter Katis (The
National, Kurt Vile), the result endlessly radiates an undeniable warmth, even
as its songs delve into the more daunting aspects of living in modern times.
