School of Language

Field Music's David Brewis' solo project mines some of the same brainy art-rock territory as his regular band, only with a more personal lyrical perspective and a tendency to add nervy funk and new wave to the proceedings. Jump-started amid the hubbub over Field Music's rumored 2007 breakup, the project is just a touch gutsier and guitar-heavy, but still exhibits his meal ticket band's fascination with Laurel Canyon-esque vocal harmonies and ambitious time signatures. School of Language's debut full-length, Sea from Shore, was released on Thrill Jockey (U.S.) and Memphis Ind...