 Things
in Herds
"I Can Dancing and Walking" CD
Trust
Me/G-Folk Records
Genres: indie pop, folk pop
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April 27 - May 4 2002 |
Although
the odd grammar of the album's title may give off the impression of an
experimental IDM release, I assure you that this is not so. Things in
Herds has created a delicious collection of lo-fi pop gems. They are
instantly catchy tracks that, despite their minimal arrangement, still
manage to be fully powerful. In fact, the sparce instrumentation only
makes them more personal to the listener.
"Too Happy," for example, is an infectious tune with
elements of both pop and folk in it. Beautiful vocals and two guitars
make up the entirety of the instrumentation, but heck, you'd be
hard-pressed to find anything so wondrously powerful on the
independent scene these days. While listening to another track,
"Come In," be sure to bring a tissue box along. Don't be
deceived by the gentleness of the song - it packs a lot of emotion in
it. The chorus will get you shivering in delight - and humming the day
after.
From the eerie detachment of "I Don't Need a Thing" to
the frolicking pop perfection of "Always Disappear," this CD
will stay in any indie pop fan's stereo for weeks.
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Matt Shimmer |
