Apparently this one already came out in the States in 2008, but it took people until now to get it out to people over here. Whatever the reason may be, I’m glad it’s out here because “O My Heart” has prove not to be a waste of my time.
These Canadians seem to have one foot planted firmly in the folkpop side of things, while the other drags behind a little and is still stuck in 90s alternative music. The result are multi-layered pop songs that owe as much to The Pixies as they do to say, The Decemberists. It may sound like a weird combo but it definitely works on songs like “Body Of Yours” or “Hayloft”. The songs succeed in building up tension yet are accessible enough to be considered catchy.
Another thing Mother Mother has got going for itself are the vocal harmonies of Ryan Guldemond, his sister Molly and and Debra-Jean Creelman. Their voices rise and fade out together and swirl around one another and help lift the songs to a higher level. Check it out if quirky is one of your favorite words as well.
Score: 7 out of 10
http://www.lastgangrecords.com
http://www.mothermothersite.com
No comments:
Post a Comment