 Professor
Pez
"Let Us Follow the Evil Balloon" CD
Galant
Records
Genres: lo-fi, indie pop
May 2 - 8 2005 |
Norway-based Professor Pez plays distinctly brilliant lo-fi
indie pop that combines miracle hooks with a kidlike bounciness.
Every song is a catchy little blip of poppy goodness; despite the
homemade feel, this is a remarkably cohesive and listenable record,
with numerous tracks that will appeal to just about anyone. This
record takes cues from all over the indie pop map, including Of
Montreal, Elf Power, and Sparklehorse. "Dance Around the
Livingroom" and "Airport Hurray" are both strong,
infectious songs that rank among Let Us Follow the Evil Balloon's
best. I like this record, and I can definitely see myself
listening to it a number of times in the future. I only wonder
if, like countless albums before it, its cute pop sound will wear thin
over multiple listens. For now, though, I'm digging Professor
Pez to the fullest extent. 85%
Matt Shimmer [Vitals:
19 tracks, distributed by the
band, released 2004] |
