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Lacking the full-on roar of Motor City compatriots like the White Stripes and the Go, the 'Wings employ a more classic pop-oriented approach to their songcraft, resulting in songs that replace the aforementioned groups' immediacy and vigor with simple restraint and cultivated sophistication.
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MagnetMany of the songs meander, and the constant back-to-the-'60s vibe loses its charm. [#55, p.94]
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It's evident the Waxwings wanted a heavier, darker sound this time out, and even though several tracks are embellished with cello, violin, and horns, most of Shadows fails due to a murky, muddled production and mix, not to mention an uninspired track sequencing.
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It augments the band's traditional pop sound with string arrangements and baroque instrumentation, to varying degrees of success.
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Alternative PressSuccessfully blends the Detroit and California states of mind, with energetic indie-rock tunes that coo as much as they crow. [Sep 2002, p.96]