Yes, I realize that The Pains of Being Pure at Heart's debut album came out in February.
And yes, I do realize that it's October now.
But I love them.
So I thought talking about their album would be good.
Okay?
Okay.
Let's go.
Song by song review.
1.) Contender---The song starts with a wailing guitar, that suddenly goes to a fuzzy rock guitar. But the sweet vocals of Kip Berman (singer, guitarist) and Peggy Wang (vocals,keyboards) come in shortly and the melody is very soothing.
2.) Come Saturday--- Kipe Berman thrashes out his guitar and drummer (Kurt Feldman) and bassist (Alex Naidus) really know how to rock it out on this track. The verses are very slow, but have a great tune, and as the song builds, the chorus gets louder and the band really rocks it out.
3.) Young Adult Friction --- Fuckin great song. Honestly dont know what else to say about it. oh yeah...watch the video. You'll fall in love with the band...they're so fuckin cute. Pardon my language, but honestly. Fuck.
4.) This Love Is Fucking Right!--- To start, the title is great. Pains always have their instruments louder then their vocals, but it sounds good (youll get it when you hear it.) Anyways, it really works with this tune.
5.) The Tenure Itch--- Very good song overall. This was the first song I heard by them, and it really turned me onto them. This band just doesn't screw up.
6.) Stay Alive--- Nice acosutic(er) song. Really nice. Not completely acoustic...but if you listen you'll understand.
7.) Everything With You--- Another super cute video for this song. Another cute song. Why isn't this song more known?
8.) A Teenager In Love--- Same riff of Modern Love by David Bowie? Not for the whole song, but it does start like that. Oh well. Its my fav song from the album. The lyrics are great. Here's an example: "But you don't need a friend when your a teenager in love, with christ and heroin."
9.) Hey Paul--- Pretty hard song for them, but the melody really is catchy. Great tune.
10.) Gentle Sons--- Not one of my favourites, but I will admit that it is a good tune. And guess what? That's it. It is a good finale.
Tracks worth listening to: Young Adult Friction, This Love is Fucking Right!, The Tenure Itch, Everything With You, A Teenager in Love,
My number one complaint about when people review this band is that they compare them to either The Smiths, My Bloody Valentine or Field Mice. How about this?
They're original.
Deal with it.
Overall: Please listen to this album. Really, that's all I ask.
My rating: 4/5... I seem really easy on bands...but trust me, I can be harsh.
And yes, I do realize that it's October now.
But I love them.
So I thought talking about their album would be good.
Okay?
Okay.
Let's go.
Song by song review.
1.) Contender---The song starts with a wailing guitar, that suddenly goes to a fuzzy rock guitar. But the sweet vocals of Kip Berman (singer, guitarist) and Peggy Wang (vocals,keyboards) come in shortly and the melody is very soothing.
2.) Come Saturday--- Kipe Berman thrashes out his guitar and drummer (Kurt Feldman) and bassist (Alex Naidus) really know how to rock it out on this track. The verses are very slow, but have a great tune, and as the song builds, the chorus gets louder and the band really rocks it out.
3.) Young Adult Friction --- Fuckin great song. Honestly dont know what else to say about it. oh yeah...watch the video. You'll fall in love with the band...they're so fuckin cute. Pardon my language, but honestly. Fuck.
4.) This Love Is Fucking Right!--- To start, the title is great. Pains always have their instruments louder then their vocals, but it sounds good (youll get it when you hear it.) Anyways, it really works with this tune.
5.) The Tenure Itch--- Very good song overall. This was the first song I heard by them, and it really turned me onto them. This band just doesn't screw up.
6.) Stay Alive--- Nice acosutic(er) song. Really nice. Not completely acoustic...but if you listen you'll understand.
7.) Everything With You--- Another super cute video for this song. Another cute song. Why isn't this song more known?
8.) A Teenager In Love--- Same riff of Modern Love by David Bowie? Not for the whole song, but it does start like that. Oh well. Its my fav song from the album. The lyrics are great. Here's an example: "But you don't need a friend when your a teenager in love, with christ and heroin."
9.) Hey Paul--- Pretty hard song for them, but the melody really is catchy. Great tune.
10.) Gentle Sons--- Not one of my favourites, but I will admit that it is a good tune. And guess what? That's it. It is a good finale.
Tracks worth listening to: Young Adult Friction, This Love is Fucking Right!, The Tenure Itch, Everything With You, A Teenager in Love,
My number one complaint about when people review this band is that they compare them to either The Smiths, My Bloody Valentine or Field Mice. How about this?
They're original.
Deal with it.
Overall: Please listen to this album. Really, that's all I ask.
My rating: 4/5... I seem really easy on bands...but trust me, I can be harsh.
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