The Walkmen: Bows + Arrows

Hey Walkmen. How's it going?

This is a formal apology letter, from me to you. I'm so sorry for never making time in my schedule to listen to Bows + Arrows when it was first released. I had heard of you guys, but some reason figured I wouldn't dig ya'll. I admittedly illegally downloaded the song The Rat during this time. I think I came to the conclusion that you guys couldn't possibly make a album that could stand up to the awesome wonder which is The Rat. Serious, one of the most kick-ass rock songs of the new millennium.

But you know what? The rest of Bows + Arrows stands alongside The Rat quite nicely. While he songs wont knock you on your ass in the same way, they're all ever so solid. I have now listened to this album the whole way thru several times ad am always amazed at how well it flows.

In conclusion, you, The Walkmen are not some fly-by band who have nothing original to offer. You guys are like a grittier Interpol, and I'm sure you could totally kick their ass in a bar fight.

My deepest apologies The Walkmen. You've carved a place for yourself in my music-lovin' heart.

Seriously, The Rat's So Fucking Good,

PT