Hum & The Quick
"Like...This" CD
Traveling
Talons
Genres: indie pop, pop
Feb 9 - 15 2004 |
Like...This is Hum & The Quick's debut album, out
now on the new Traveling Talons label. The band is a
self-described "dram-pop" band, and that is quite accurate
if this disc's any indication; moody, dramatic textures and melodies
are used to create an unconventional, melodic mixture of pop
tunes. Their somewhat experimental pop sound will need time to
grow on you, and this will likely limit the band's audience to those
with an attention span of decent
proportion.
It's quite hard to accurately describe why I like this
disc. Its far more eclectic than most of the stuff that comes
Indieville's way - but this diversity is largely what makes Like...This
so rewarding. Its variety is very reminiscent of a rock opera
soundtrack. "Peek" is a soft accordion-pop tune not
far from Belle & Sebastian territory, while "Brace
Yourself" is funky rock n' roll, and "No Regular Day,
No" is pleasant country-folk. There are also a number of
electronic and sound collage pieces here and there. Clearly Hum
& The Quick aren't afraid to experiment.
Like...This is a very interesting disc, and one that is
worth a look from enthusiasts of fascinating new music.
85%
Matt Shimmer
[Vitals: 18 tracks, distributed by CD
Baby, released 2003] |
