Once more on "Solar", listeners will discover a record that is thrillingly diverse in style and tone. Lead single ’Laws of Gravity’ is a pure kind of shiny synth pop, while ’Not a Hero’ is grim rock underscored by a dark and funky bass line. ’Storm in a Glass of Water’ blends a clean, classical guitar line with murky beats over seven epic minutes of twisted folk-pop, while ’Crisis Meeting at the Lyceum’ is a joyful affair infused with a jaunty clarinet and exuberant drums.

Recorded and produced by the band, with mixing by Animal Collective and Deerhunter collaborator Ben Allen, Solar is further proof of Rubik’s capacity to delight, enthrall and astonish.