Entering their 30s, New York roots rockers Mail the Horse commit to the same youthful abandon as they have with previous releases. However, with the release of their self-titled LP just around the bend, the band's Michael "Hess" Hesslein and Mike "Donny" Amidon find themselves focusing inwardly on the post-party blues. Expressive, clap-along rock is still the name of their game. But the way they're approaching it has become more reflective and nuanced over time.
By Jonathan Frahim