ryantrek
02/15/10, 04:23 PM
Get Back Loretta – Where Did You Go?
Record Label: None
Release Date: July 7, 2009
Get Back Loretta's new EP Where Did You Go? comes to us from San Diego as their most recent release. The album dropped this summer, but undoubtedly comes as a pleasant addition to my indie-pop collection that never fails to keep the winter seasonal blues from hitting too hard. I had the opportunity to see Get Back Loretta play live when they opened for Jack’s Mannequin a few years back. I remember it being a pretty positive experience and I was excited to hear their more recent songs. The new EP is as upbeat as it gets and each track is lined with catchy vocals, piano, and guitar. I was pleased to hear some innovative songs that did not allow me to categorize them as a copycat, predictable pop band.
The first two tracks, “When You Notice” and “Grown So Cold,” did not necessarily jump out at me. Not to say the piano and guitar licks aren’t delightful. They are quality tracks, but it wasn’t necessarily anything to be terribly excited about. However, that all changed at track three: “Breakin’ Down.” This song gets a little bit crunchier and for the first time I feel like the band is stepping out of a comfort zone and pushing their music just a hint further to make it worth putting on the iPod (or your mp3 player of your choice). To me, the emotion behind this song is more apparent, and I appreciate that.
The verse of “Where Did You Go?” has instrumentals that take a step away from the typical accompaniment found on the album. It seems a bit more experimental than usual and it does well to pull in the listener and provide a change in pace. “Mrs. Miller” and “Lottie Dottie” return to the band’s typical style and the album ends on a high note as the band finishes off with their catchy, pop vocals that the listener has probably become familiar with over the past six songs.
The tone and flow of the album is pretty consistent through all six tracks. I do enjoy the lead singer’s voice. It’s unique enough to be different but not so unique that people aren’t going to like it. I applaud the album and look forward to seeing what comes of Get Back Loretta.
The Format, Steel Train, Copeland, Jack’s Mannequin
myspace.com/getbackloretta
Record Label: None
Release Date: July 7, 2009
Get Back Loretta's new EP Where Did You Go? comes to us from San Diego as their most recent release. The album dropped this summer, but undoubtedly comes as a pleasant addition to my indie-pop collection that never fails to keep the winter seasonal blues from hitting too hard. I had the opportunity to see Get Back Loretta play live when they opened for Jack’s Mannequin a few years back. I remember it being a pretty positive experience and I was excited to hear their more recent songs. The new EP is as upbeat as it gets and each track is lined with catchy vocals, piano, and guitar. I was pleased to hear some innovative songs that did not allow me to categorize them as a copycat, predictable pop band.
The first two tracks, “When You Notice” and “Grown So Cold,” did not necessarily jump out at me. Not to say the piano and guitar licks aren’t delightful. They are quality tracks, but it wasn’t necessarily anything to be terribly excited about. However, that all changed at track three: “Breakin’ Down.” This song gets a little bit crunchier and for the first time I feel like the band is stepping out of a comfort zone and pushing their music just a hint further to make it worth putting on the iPod (or your mp3 player of your choice). To me, the emotion behind this song is more apparent, and I appreciate that.
The verse of “Where Did You Go?” has instrumentals that take a step away from the typical accompaniment found on the album. It seems a bit more experimental than usual and it does well to pull in the listener and provide a change in pace. “Mrs. Miller” and “Lottie Dottie” return to the band’s typical style and the album ends on a high note as the band finishes off with their catchy, pop vocals that the listener has probably become familiar with over the past six songs.
The tone and flow of the album is pretty consistent through all six tracks. I do enjoy the lead singer’s voice. It’s unique enough to be different but not so unique that people aren’t going to like it. I applaud the album and look forward to seeing what comes of Get Back Loretta.
The Format, Steel Train, Copeland, Jack’s Mannequin
myspace.com/getbackloretta