I've wondered about this band for a while now, so i finally decided to check out their album. This is their breakout album featuring the radio hit "Animal", which I really enjoy. These guys remind me a bit of Modest Mouse from a few years ago, but with a touch of a techno/pop feel. The album opens up with "Sins Of My Youth", a great opener with an ambiguous intro, but it soon breaks out into what you would expect from the band. This track is a great romp that doesn't really surprise you, but it's okay because it is exactly the sound that got the band into the spotlight. The next thing solid impression comes from "Animal", this owing to the fact that "Love And Affection" passes under the radar and easily lets your mind wander. "Animal" is an incredibly catchy song. this is something anyone could point out. Fantastically written song that catches your attention, holds it, and then becomes the song that gets stuck in your head, and everyone asks you what your dancing to. It's a radio song through and through but a very unique one. The straight ahead beat and the simple one note guitar riff in the intro make this song super accessible. The vocals on this track are just perfect, with the chorus being the easiest thing to sing along with since sliced bread, for lack of a better metaphor. The only remaining track that is really outstanding is "1983". This song easily could've been the radio hit that "Animal" is. It does the same thing with the driving drums and bass, fun sing-able vocals, and catchy chorus. The rest of the album is pretty good if you can bring yourself to pay attention. There's not a bad song on the album, but there isn't much that keeps you interested and invested in the album. Overall, I'll give this one an 8 out 10, but only just barely. It probably should only get a 7, but there's nothing in here that I disliked. I was satisfied with this album. If you really like "Animal", you'll be pleased, but I doubt this would become your favorite album.
Standout Tracks:
*Sins Of My Youth
*Animal
*1983
Rating: 8/10
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