Despite Our Differences

The 11th album from this Atlanta-based folk-rock duo simultaneously returns to their staunchly political roots while marshalling in a new, highly personal approach to songwriting. “Pendulum” is a shimmering critique of warmongering machismo, all hooky acoustic guitars and swaggering confidence, while the soulful, sweet-voiced “I Believe In Love” takes in the devastating aftermath of faltering relationships. But it’s not all sad laments and twinkly folk here: P!nk collab “Rock and Roll Heaven’s Gate” is pure rock grit, complete with growling vocals and slamming power chords.