Here is a band that is encapsulates everything great and typical of classic Bubblegum power pop. Handclaps and Harmonies are part and parcel of what we love about this music. H & H’s self titled debut is well crafted version of pop rock, reminiscent of your favorite golden oldies of AM radio in the mid sixties. Fans of The Archies, The Cowsills and the more recent, Florapop will really flip over this. The sunshine glow of The Cowsills and Beach Boys really come through on “The Game.” The presentation is very impressive as well, from the white pant and suspender outfits to the neat CD designed to look just like a record. An awesome love note to Beach Boy Brian is presented in “Mr. Wilson” and if this was given to him back in 1969, he may have come out of that sandbox. The technique is flawless on certain songs like “My Winter Girl”, “Outta Sight” and “Wantin’ You.” The vocal harmonies are have a soft sweet approach, similar to Weezer or Moxy Fruvous ballads, and is extra impressive on “Goodnight” and “Wantin’ You.” Props also go to the nice understated percussion and the songs dovetail nicely into each other. The one caveat is that two tunes get too sickly sweet (“Sad Penguin”, “Kissing”) and these make even The Wiggles look like a Death Metal band. But if you wash down all that sugar with milk, you’ll love this exceptional album.
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