 The
Croup
Self-titled CDR
Mungler
Winslowe
Genres: indie pop, folk-rock, lo-fi
Jan 24 - 30 2005 |
The Croup is a joint project between Mungler Winslowe head Casey
Brandt and Mr. Jason Gambrell (of Jackleg and Premonition). Right off the bat they
set down the basic concept behind this CDR album - "I Feel You
B" is a short, immediately attractive folk-rock song. The sound
is lo-fi but crisp, combining original songwriting with equal parts
folk, rock, and pop. The rest of the songs are a bit of a mixed
bag; none touch the sincere infectiousness of "I Feel You
B," though a few come close. "Just Like a
Song" and "Big Beautiful" add a softer folk-pop tinge
to the album, while "Coney Island" and the brooding
"Debilitate" are harder and more rock-centred.
"Over The Hill" and "Nearly Gone" are considerable
disappointments, meanwhile; clearly, The Croup could use some
more discretion when selecting album songs - in this genre, only the
catchy songs seem to survive. However, this CDR is solid enough
to keep your average folk-rock fan entertained for awhile; if you're
looking for an alternative to this genre's usual fare, give The
Croup's album a listen. You won't be left unsatisfied.
78%
Matt Shimmer [Vitals:
11 tracks, distributed by the
label, released 2004] |
