Fly by Wire

Fly by Wire marks a significant full-circle moment for Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, returning to the home-recorded ethos of their debut, Broom. Recorded in an attic in Springfield, Missouri, between February and April 2013, the album prioritizes intimacy and analog warmth over the professional polish found on Let It Sway. This 'back-to-basics' approach was a deliberate choice by the band, who handled production duties themselves. The record features notable contributions from Grace Bentley and Roni Dickey, whose clarinet work on 'Loretta' provides one of the album's most distinctive sonic signatures. Critics, particularly at AllMusic, noted the album's successful blend of their established twee-pop sensibilities with a more refined, autumnal songwriting style. It stands as a testament to the band's ability to evolve while remaining tethered to the lo-fi charm that defined their early career, solidifying their place as stalwarts of the Polyvinyl Records roster.