After the band's first EP, Really Old Airplanes started to refine its sound. On the debut LP, there are elements of European folk, straight-ahead indie pop and occasional flairs of power pop. All of these elements are imbued with a warmth and clear intent, which creates an album of delicately anthemic songs. The vocals are not flawless, but gentle and restrained, and the harmonies are similarly glowing and subtle.

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Really Old Airplanes

with Books and Covers and the Mural Project
Saturday, Dec. 17, 7 p.m., $5 donation
The Den @ urbanXchange, 1932 Pacific Ave., Tacoma
253.722.9987