Portland Band Panther Disrupts Expectations with 'Entropy' Album

Portland-based band Panther has released their third album, 'Entropy,' a significant evolution from their earlier work. The record moves away from their known spazzy live shows and debut sound, focusing instead on tightly constructed piano pop.

Written primarily on piano, 'Entropy' features overdubbed harmonized vocals and unconventional, jazzy rhythms. This new direction owes a debt to soft-rock artists like Steely Dan and ELO, yet maintains a punkish experimental attitude.

The album's title, 'Entropy,' reflects its theme of disintegration and disorder. Songs often feature cyclical piano lines, dissonant notes, and abrupt endings, creating a fractured yet cohesive listening experience.

While 'Entropy' embraces a new sound, certain tracks like 'Springwater' hint at the band's past with falsetto vocals and glitchy synthesizers. Bonus tracks include remixes by Portland producers, demonstrating the evolved songs' adaptability.