Wednesday, September 3, 2008

"Bingham's Hole" by The Mommyheads.

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This was a great record to listen through. The major player here is Art Cohen. As in, Leonard Cohen's son. Surprizingly, though, this is a pretty straightforward outing. Immensely colorful guitar parts intertwine with melodic keyboard splashes and playfully dancing basslines. Understand that this happens harmoniously and with an alarming lack of effort. Through it all, is a rolling, gliding drummer who is spot on at all times. Not one note is out of place, either. These songs seem to happen of their own volition, and that takes an ammount of innate talent in all parties involved that surpasses "gifted" and borders on "scary". Oh, and the vocals remind me of what might have happened if Queen started an Indie-Pop band. Buy this album. It will sparkle in your ears.