Mega-fun listening

Megafaun recorded its self-titled fourth album, “Megafaun,” with the intent of returning to its roots, which must be a diverse mixture of ethereal tones and chill melodies. Not having oodles of exposure to the band, I chose to explore new terrain with this album.
And I must say, my curiosity has been rewarded.
The tracks on the album are all exceptionally creative in their composition. The entirely instrumental “Isadora” pulls inspiration from a surprising combination of Western and Latin textures. An array of horns mingled with banjo on this cut surprised me, like finding a $5 bill in the laundry.
I didn’t expect it, but it made my day. “Real Slow” conjures wonderful Grateful Dead/Widespread Panic-style vibe. It’s delightful. Because of the variety of tunes on this album, it would almost be possible to forget this psych-folk band is indeed folk, except for the intermittent tracks like “Get Right” and “Kill the Horns.” These folksy tracks provide a touchstone throughout the experimental realm of “Megafaun.”
Possessing both depth and accessibility, “Megafaun” deserves thorough listening. These guys benefit well with their root-reaching endeavor.