Man, this album is a real homerun. Jennifer has created something magical with the melodies on this album. Each track provides something that makes my ears perk up and pay attention. After streaming it non-stop on Spotify for two weeks, it only makes sense to support the artist directly with a purchase. Thanks, Vita and the Woolf, for nailing this one.
This album is my most recent obsession. Liz's vocals with the charming NZ accent, the background vocals, the guitar tone (!), the thoughtful and infinitely interesting melodies and the raw but perfected songs combine to make this an absolutely killer of an album from start to finish. I am EATING this album UP right now. What a gem of a recording.
The Courtneys have such a sweet and amazing sound. I can't quite identify what it is about their music that I find so completely endearing, but I absolutely love it. The combination of fuzzy guitars and driving beats along with Jen's vocals (and a hint of 80's nostalgia) make the Courtneys one of the bands I never tire of and look forward to hearing more from. This album has made the the lengthy wait since their last release worthwhile.
Julia and the guys never fail to please. It's been great fun to watch their musical evolution over the past several years and I'm always delighted with what they produce. This album once again combines Julia's whimsical style and fearless vocal talents with unexpected tones and chord changes that make the ears prick up and force you to crank the volume. A fan of tempo and time signature changes? Check out Saucepan for the win!
