In commercial terms, Ivy is but a footnote in the career of bassist Adam Schlesinger, who between his duties in Fountains Of Wayne and his work as a prolific songwriter for hire has made far greater claims on the public’s attention. But in a world where diffident cool trumped sugary snark, the trio of Schlesinger, Andy Chase and singer Dominique Durand would have reaped richly deserved rewards. All Hours (Nettwerk), Ivy’s sixth album and its first since 2005, continues the electronic excursions of In The Clear while maintaining the ironclad melodies that anchor early shoulda-been hits like “This Is The Day.” Durand and Chase, who are married with children, will be guest editing magnetmagazine.com all week. Read our brand new Q&A with them.
Chase: Hands down, this is the best French restaurant in New York City. I hate fancy restaurants, but I also hate restaurants with no vibe. This is the kind of place you might stumble on in the countryside of France, in the middle of nowhere. Very unpretentious and simple in its decor to the point where you know it’s either gonna suck or be sublime. I highly recommend the duck-confit salad as an appetizer and then the steak au poivre as a main course.
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