It’s an EP. I don’t know enough about music to know whether “Plane Crash” is in C, but Rilo Kiley fans would like this one nonetheless. “Long Way to Go” is catchier and has jangly guitar as well as some synths. This is one to dance to. In fact, I think I’ve heard this before. I have. The chorus has the same melody as “Do You Wanna Hold Me?” by Bow Wow Wow.
“Won’t Change My Mind” is slower and has the same music as “Another Day in Paradise” by Phil Collins. How is that even possible? It’s subtle, but it’s there. “Honest Face” has a peppy rhythm and a mid-90s power pop sound. Picking up the rear is “On Your Side.” It’s a fun amalgamation of sound.
This isn’t the first record of theirs that I’ve listened to, and I hope it won’t be the last. These guys are a lot of fun.
Archive for May 2011
Liam Finn + Eliza Jane “Champagne in Seashells”
May 8, 2011Wye Oak “Civilian”
May 8, 2011This band is a barrel of fun. “Two Small Deaths” gives us some harmony during the chorus and accompaniment reminiscent of Death Cab for Cutie. The vocals are more like the Lightfighters.
“Holy Holy” is not about my underwear. Musically this song is simple, but that’s no reason to think less of it. If you’re trying to show someone the type of music you listen to, this is a good one to show them, because it’s not unnecessarily complex. Even your mom could handle this one like a champ.
The title track is a little slower at the beginning but otherwise sounds a lot like the other tracks. I can’t imagine these guys being any good live, but for studio stuff it’s got just enough feedback, reverb and other vocabulary words to keep me going. I could listen to this record a lot more.
I enjoyed “Plains,” but I can’t put my finger on why. I thought “We Were Wealth” was going to be about the housing meltdown, but I guess it isn’t. It reminds me of Soft Cotton County, although the vocals don’t compare. Musically this is the best song on the album, especially the end.
The Thoughts “I Won’t Keep You Here”
May 8, 2011Sunday brunch bacon music, this is what you listen to with your sweetie after you went to the farmer’s market and bought a bunch of arugula and other quiche ingredients. You probably make mimosas, too. It’s a mature Suran Song in Stag sort of sound.
The vocals in “Orange Sky” come from deep within but aren’t without melody either. “You’re Not Happy Here” is even slower but is much longer. It builds and builds to a big finish, so if you have an inclination for inclining songs, this is for you.
“Winterkill” has some chipper xylophonic action, or perhaps they left an iPhone on, and they received a text message. No one ever changes their default settings, you know? That’s why it’s important to make sure they’re good ones. Also, the dude sings in this one, but it sounds fine.
If you’re looking for strings, “Cutting Skin” provides a bountiful harvest. The title track also sounds good. The last track is “The Cage.” It is also stringy but is much better balanced than the other tracks.
It’s always nice to have lots of acoustic music on hand for special guests, and this one fits right in.
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