Austin, TX band with a panache for lazy indie power pop that’s smarter than it sounds at first listen. Starting with “Never-ending Summer” and the catchy follow up “It’s You” the tunes recall the tradition of the Elephant Six neo-psychedelic pop bands. Lead by William Glosup (guitar/vocals) and bandmates Chris Balcom (guitar), Marc Hoegg (bass) and Casey Seymour (drums) they take us on a pretty amazing musical journey.
Musical influences include The Flaming Lips, Pavement and The Velvet Underground with a strong current of Beach Boys spirit all over the album. “One” boasts solid songwriting and composition that brings to mind Ray Davies jamming with Olivia Tremor Control. The minimalist “I Belong to the Stars” is a lo-fi treat with a simple acoustic rhythm and background vocal “bum-bum” harmonies that morph into a full blown spaced jam. “Rewind” boasts a echoing vocal and hook-filled guitar jangle with it’s memories of summer nights. Compared to their previous albums (which are good too) you find a growing sophistication, similar to Ween’s development from a quirky melodic duo to a quirky melodic duo with a cult following of millions.
