The Young Fresh Fellows were college rock heroes in the late 80s and early 90s and helped put Seatlle on the music map before grunge was even born. Most of them settled down and started a family, ready to live a quiet life. That was not to the liking of Robyn Hitchcock who summoned the band into the studio to record their first new album in eight years, “I Think This Is”. It’s out on Yep Roc and now in Europe as well thanks to Munster Records. Only here it’s called “I Don’t Think This Is” and it comes with three different tracks from the US release, and different artwork.
These guys combine powerpop, rock and punk with a bit of comedy in a great way. It doesn’t sound too different from what a band like The Posies or Camper Van Beethoven do/did as well. Listen to songs like “Never Turning Back Again” or “Lay You In The Ground” once and be you’re ready to sing along the second time.
I for one am glad to hear they’ve still got it and am rooting that a next album won’t involve another eight years of waiting first.
Score: 7.5 out of 10
http://www.munster-records.com
http://www.myspace.com/theyoungfreshfellows
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