Root for Ruin

Les Savy Fav’s third full-length for Frenchkiss Records channels the band’s art-school punk ethos into jagged, angular indie rock that feels deliberately abrasive. Frontman Tim Harrington’s unhinged vocal performances collide with spiky guitar work and propulsive rhythms, creating a record that refuses easy categorization or comfort. Root for Ruin proves Frenchkiss Records' knack for championing difficult, vital guitar music that rewards close listening.