Within the depths of Davy Jones’ locker lie treasures so vast that they’d send the most humble and selfless of men scouring to their banks. Luckily, a gem like Little Death has surfaced from the bottom of the sea for all of us to scour over and remind us how great an album can sound.
Just about every CD has that one song that you wait in anticipation for. As the tracks slowly cycle through, you’re constantly skipping parts of songs just to get to the one you’ve been waiting for. Finally, you reach your nirvana and the climatic conclusion of the song gives you chills. You have your fix and you’re finally at ease with the world. Well, the difference between all that and Little Death is that they don’t have a single song like that. Their entire album is composed of bone-chillingness! I haven’t found a single track from this CD that I haven’t over-enjoyed. Pete & the Pirates are another indie-rock band except with some small hints of pop to make it nice and sweet. The group hails from Reading, England and bring a fresh breeze of music along with them.
Do you like rock music? I sure hope you do, because British Sea Power’s third album release will surely rejuvenate your deprived iTunes playlist. They’re an awesome foursome that deals out some gruesome indie-rock music for your sore thumb (if that makes sense). Based out of England, they share a lot of similarities with oh so many bands. More than you can count on one centipede, little man.
Do You Like Rock Music? starts off a lot more pop than it does indie. They hook you in the beginning with catchier songs like “Waving Flags” and “No Lucifer” that’ll keep you speeding 85 in a 55 mile-per-hour zone without even noticing. After awhile, the energy tends to die and you get a flat tire in your fantasy Ferrari. Like in “The Great Skua”, the tempo slows down, the melody kicks up, and they bring on a similar sound of Broken Social Scene. Being strictly instrumental, this song sounds more like an outro away from their Arcade Fire-esque sound and an intro into their easier-going, Coldplay-sounding portion of the album.
British Sea Power is known to have very entertaining and eccentric shows. Lots of stage divin’, set climbin’, and bear beatin’ fun for everyone. They’re definitely something that shouldn’t be missed if they’re making an appearance in your area. Whether you like things soft or you like things rough, you will be pleased with Do You Like Rock Music?.
