Brooklyn 5 piece, Hand Gestures have released a debut album that crosses genres, but remains a superb listen. It is extremely jaunty and contains some wonderful arrangements whilst moving across the musical spectrum. A little Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da at times.
The feel good factor and the life affirming arrangements make the album such a great listen. You might call the results Pop Rock, but there is Guitar Pop, Classic Rock, Indie Rock and much more on show. The mellow vocal betrays the pure joy of what is inside.
If You're Watching is very near Americana with a wonderful Organ sound. Stephanie Told You sounds a little Paul Simon, again beautifully arranged. Stuck Like This goes all Country, yet Indication Signs is much rockier.
The Summer Pop sound of Why Try is totally engaging, but Blacked Out is like a cross between Sharp Pins and Wilco. The album is bookended by two singles, both very different. Closer, Label The Labelmaker is a brooding almost Folk song packed with words.
Once It Starts To Kick In is a crackerjack of a song. An all together now sort of thing that adds a surprise new wave synth run. The whole album though is special. Laidback, but drawing you in, splendidly produced, arranged and written.
You can listen to and buy the album here. It is available on Vinyl and as a download.
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