There is a question that I ask again. Why are the Canadians so good at Power Pop? Here's another band to be introduced to you. A Trio from Hamilton that master Classic Pop, but aren't afraid to step down noisier streets, particularly as the album progresses.
You wouldn't be wrong to think the band were an 80s Japanese Synth band when looking at their name. Indeed, the opening 39 Second song, Theme From Droids, is all 80s New Wave, but that ends there by launching into the excellent turn of the 70s, US Power Pop of Bits & Pieces that you can hear on the current Listening To This Week Playlist.
Moving Too Fast follows on and is more early Weezer and you realise that you are listening to a great Power Pop album. It has all the pre-requisites, killer riffs, a big sing along chorus and a breakout Guitar solo. The album is a fine summer toe tapper.
Feeling Again sounds like the genre's current revival, but also has a tint of UK Glam Rock, particularly with the hand claps. Rocked up a little without losing sight of the melody. Get Up Get Up may be the best song here, certainly the best chorus. At times, it sounds like a Pop Punk band that has aged and got poppier.
The final two songs take on a different direction. Dirty Lines is much more in your face akin to the great stuff that is coming out of the Medway scene presently. You Want It, We Got In is pacy and more Punk and a frenetic listen that works just as well as what has gone before. Closer To The Credit Roll is a corking upbeat listen. Well done you three!
You can listen to and buy the album here. It certainly deserves a Physical Release.
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