Pitchfork Likes Heavenly’s New LP

Pitchfork recently gave Heavenly‘s new album Highway To Heavenly a 7.9. “With new wisdom and experience,” the site writes, “the groundedness Heavely explored on their last two records has only intensified, without sacrificing the band’s sentimental side. As long as an afternoon spent inside with tea and cookies still hits the spot and men still abuse their clout in artistic circles, Heavenly songs will ring as true as they did during the band’s initial run. Packed with sticky melodies and subtly brilliant turns of phrase, Highway to Heavenly is a worthy addition to one of indie pop’s most consistent discographies. Thirty years on, their music is as fresh, creative, and catchy as ever.” The full review is here.

Highway To Heavenly is at radio now from the band’s own Skep Wax label. It goes for NACC debuts next week. The band also has the following North American dates:

4/16 – Washington, DC – Black Cat
4/17 – Philadelphia, PA – Johnny Brenda’s
4/18 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
4/19 – Boston, MA – The Sinclair
4/21 – Toronto, ON – The Great Hall
4/23 – Chicago, IL – Empty Bottle
4/24 – Chicago, IL – Beat Kitchen
6/21 – San Diego, CA – Casbah
6/22 – Los Angeles, CA – Regent Theater
6/24 – San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall
6/26 – Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater
6/27 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodile
6/28 – Vancouver, BC – Hollywood Theatre