Rilo Kiley’s next release, a compilation of archival material, may be their last. The collection, titled “rkives,” compiles never before released songs including demos, b-sides, and rarities that flow well while offering variety. With the indie rock elements of “It’ll Get You There” and “Runnin’ Around” and the country strumming of “Bury Bury Bury Another,” this compilation offers a window into the band’s flexibility. The record also includes a new version of the “Under the Blacklight” track “Dejalo,” with rapping from lead vocalist Jenny Lewis and rapper Too $hort, resulting in a dance track unlike any other Rilo Kiley song before. If “rkives” is the end for Rilo Kiley, it’s a fitting end indeed.
GRADE: A-
SOUNDS BEST WHEN: Feeling nostalgic
99-CENT DOWNLOAD: “Draggin’ Around”
