The Low Anthem’s new album, “Oh My God, Charlie Darwin,” is a strange blend of modern folk and relaxing melodies. Though the album was enjoyable, there was no coherency from song to song.

The album begins with “Charlie Darwin,” a hauntingly beautiful song with harmonic rhythms throughout that sets a soothing tone for the album. Surprisingly, only a few tracks later one stumbles upon a trying-to-be-Dylan-but-missed song with a rough and sporadic melody.

Though “Home I’ll Never Be” may appeal to some, it comes across as an attempt for the band to have a catchy pop hit that would be fun to play at concerts. However, all they managed to create was a mess. This is where the confusion began. The album jumps from fast-paced to slow-paced with each track.

Just as this jump from genre to genre became the norm, the Low Anthem throws in a random tune entitled “Music Box,” which is exactly that – an uncomfortably weird misfit of a song that throws the entire album off keel.

Despite the inconsistency, the album does have a redeeming quality in its lyrics, which are poignant and continue to dwell in the listener’s mind long after music stops. “Charlie Darwin” is by far the most strikingly beautiful of all the songs on the album, followed closely by “Cage the Songbird”.

The vocal range of lead singer Ben Miller is astonishing. Few men have sung that high since Chris Martin of Coldplay, and Miller succeeds. With lyrics comparable to those of Wilco and tranquil harmonics comparable to Imogen Heap, “Oh My God, Charlie Darwin” is worth the listen, and with the exception of a few minor hiccup songs, The Low Anthem has managed to put together a unique blend of songs filled with deep and beautiful messages.

All in all, “Oh My God, Charlie Darwin” will appeal to any music lover who appreciates lyrics over cohesive melodies and album flow.