As I mentioned in an earlier post, I was/am still kind of a fan of The Strokes. One of my biggest complaints about their most recent effort, Angles,was their growing lack of enthusiasm, not to mention how disjointed they've become as a band since their debut, "Is This It" in 2001. The first album showed promise and was a much-needed return to good ol' rock n roll, but with each new disc they released, the band began to veer into uncharted waters and eventually lost that old school, peppy rock feel that drew me to them in the first place.
Luckily, a new band has emerged, featuring a cheerier sound and who actually have a very similar history to The Strokes. In fact, their self-titled debut album was co-produced by Strokes guitarist, Albert Hammond, Jr., and features a refreshing return to old school, dance-able rock, reminiscent of the Strokes' hits "Last Nite" and "Someday", but showcasing a perkier, more fun sounding beat, with a less cynical lyrical approach.
I'm happy to introduce The Postelles - with influences that range from Buddy Holly to the early Rolling Stones to the aforementioned Strokes, as well as classic punk bands like the Ramones and the Clash. They formed in 2007 while attending high school in NYC and released a four-song EP in 2009. The success of that EP led to their first full-length CD, released just last week, which you can listen to below.
Without too much hyperbole, The Postelles make good music, pure and simple. It's guitars, drums, melodies and kitschy lyrics all mixed to create a sound that's new and fresh, but oddly familiar. They're currently touring the US, having just completed two nights at NY's Mercury Lounge. Be sure to keep an eye (and an ear) out for them this summer.
As usual, let me know your thoughts about the music, and if you know of any new bands you'd like to see featured here, be sure to drop me an email at mattdebes@gmail.com.
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