I almost missed this one. This trio from New Zealand have a clean indie pop hook with the catchy single “Neil of Diamonds.” This is a bona fide radio hit with the easy going lyric “When I go out tonight, I’m gonna get myself some drinks, I’m gonna listen to the Stones, get some rock and roll, forget about my conscience, I’m only twenty-three, you know I am…” The follow up “Beautiful Punk” is filled with tight guitar riffs and Steven Tait’s distorted vocals. Spa takes a page from Weezer’s book in the tune “Growing Up” and the next big song “Yale” struts a bit like Lou Reed meeting Radiohead. “Rollerskater Girl” is relaxing simple tune, but like the remaining songs, it doesn’t reach the lofty highs on the first half of the album. But nothing here is really bad and as an e-music selection, it’s a worthy download. Keep your eye on them for a follow up.
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I like this a lot. I seem to be having trouble finding as many good songs on emusic as I used to.