For fans of: Masterful noir-pop / The continued evolution of Dan Bejar

What they're saying: From Stereogum: But amid all of that desolation, Have We Met is catchy as hell. It’s synthetic and sticky. It’s got beats that absolutely slap. Destroyer’s had sporadic flirtations with pop before, but never as bald-faced as the punchy, propulsive chug of “It Just Doesn’t Happen.” Throughout the album, Bejar’s accompanied by digitalism, in one instance conducting it like a suave, winking maestro: “Cue synthesizer/ Cue guitar/ Bring in the drums/ Cue fake drums.”

Also - this extended interview with Aquarium Drunkard is essential reading, with plenty of insight into this latest evolution of the Destroyer sound.

What we say: Destroyer's Have We Met has my attention. Right before the record came out I found myself feeling like this record was going to help me sort out all my problems and with headphones on. I have to say, it really makes all those problems go away for a while. -KR