Like, you know I do!
I just got this today, and it's really good. I always enjoy sunny sounding music in the dreary winter. These guys remind me a lot of Paul Simon/Ladysmith Black Mambazo (more Paul Simon, They ARE white WASPy kids) I would say that if you like Talking Heads, Bob Marley, or other ska/rocksteady type music, you might like these guys.
The vocals are in a similar vein to Peter Bjorn & John, or The Strokes/Hot Hot Heat with less distortion. They are a little goofy, and they may prove to be a one hit wonder gimmick, but I doubt it; most of the album is pretty good and catchy. I would recommend "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa" "Blake's Got a New Face" and "Oxford Comma" as the better/best songs on here.
I like these guys today, however they may become annoying over time (I doubt it though, any band with such a niche or kitschy sound has that potential, if that makes sense)
View product details at Amazon
I just got this today, and it's really good. I always enjoy sunny sounding music in the dreary winter. These guys remind me a lot of Paul Simon/Ladysmith Black Mambazo (more Paul Simon, They ARE white WASPy kids) I would say that if you like Talking Heads, Bob Marley, or other ska/rocksteady type music, you might like these guys.
The vocals are in a similar vein to Peter Bjorn & John, or The Strokes/Hot Hot Heat with less distortion. They are a little goofy, and they may prove to be a one hit wonder gimmick, but I doubt it; most of the album is pretty good and catchy. I would recommend "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa" "Blake's Got a New Face" and "Oxford Comma" as the better/best songs on here.
I like these guys today, however they may become annoying over time (I doubt it though, any band with such a niche or kitschy sound has that potential, if that makes sense)
View product details at Amazon
