First of all, congratulations to The Tender Years for the Bandcamp description of their mini album. I read so many blurbs and the comparisons made, put the album on and recognise none of the comparisons. I listened to the opener, Emerald Lloyd and thought this is very IRS era R.E.M. and lo and behold that was one of the written references.
To be honest, through the rest of the album, the guitar is far more upfront and more twangy at times to keep the comparison going, but the vocal is very Stipe at times. That's not to say that the Minneapolis quartet are no one trick pony.
Every Death gets a little bit Bluesy and The Witch Boy is a fine example of Indie Rock, very 80s in feel, think a rockier Housemartins. Nightmare Afternoon is all twang and breaks out with a great early Dire Straits like solo.
My Selfish Self is even pacier Indie Rock. The six songs here are a splendid listen. It is nice to listen to something less intense than usual. The riffs grip you and the guitar solos make you stand up and notice. A great listen. I can't wait to hear more from them in the future.
You can listen to and buy the album here.
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