The Haunted Continents is a two-man act consisting of drummer Matt Cascella who clears the way of all obstacles for James Downes, who not only handles the vocals but also plays all the guitars and keyboards on “The Loudest Year Ever”.
So what do they sound like? Shit if I know… it’s kind of a mix of 50s rock, pop, psychedelic, folk and a whole bunch of stories everybody can relate to. My favorites would have to be opener “2nd Avenue Blues” which sounds like vintage Weezer with a twist and “Way Down”, a song that sounds like it could’ve been written by Downes’ grandfather but which now got spruced up with some distorted guitars. The second half of “The Loudest Year Ever” is surprisingly un-loud but fuck it, it still sounds like a lot more fun than your mom last night.
Spring is not that far off… I think I just found one of my soundtracks. If you like your powerpop with a retro twist, then The Haunted Continents will suit your every need.
Score: 7.5 out of 10
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http://www.thehauntedcontinents.com
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