"Sometimes a band has a song that’s so irresistibly good that once it finishes the only thing you want to do is listen to it again. Recently, I was fortunate enough to encounter such a song, entitled “Caveman Game”.The musicians behind “Caveman Game” go by the names Chris Kerrigan, Dan Apodaca, Tim Jordan, and Kenny Tarantino. Together, they are WALK.
WALK is a pop rock band from Los Angeles that has been around in various forms since 2006 and who advertises itself as being “as much a rock band as an inclusive community of friends”. Now, to me, that sounds like a party, and if I were to join a “community of friends” WALK’s music seems like the perfect fit to listen to in the background.
The ten songs on the band’s debut album, “Icebreaker”, are solid rock tunes that show a band that has certainly been schooled in their modern indie rock music. There are definite hints of The Walkmen amongst the tunes, mixed with The Shins’ knack for hooks and even dashes ofRadiohead at times or Real Estate, if they added a bit more muscle to their songs.
Like I said, “Caveman Game” is a real winner for me. Its irresistibly laid back guitar riffs, mixed with the fleeting and urgent synth swirls and the doubled vocals that have just enough fuzz and reverb on them all make for a great mood. Even when the song lets loose, something hinted at around the two-minute mark and unleashed at three minutes, the song doesn’t lose its place or direction.
But to praise “Caveman Game” solely would be to treat the rest of “Icebreaker” unfairly. Other standouts include the Real Estate-y “Hiss”, perfect for any summer soundtrack, or“Anniversary” in which the contrast between the dark and heavily distorted guitars and the near falsetto, relatively clean vocals works wonderfully. “One Try Astronaut” also does a great job of creating an upbeat summer tune that accomplishes a lot in under two minutes.
To me, the members of WALK have more than demonstrated they can write a killer rock tune without ignoring catchiness and pop sensibilities. Don’t take it from me, though; listen anddownload the tracks I’ve mentioned here and head over to the band’s Bandcamp to grab the album for absolutely free. If you’re in the L.A. area, be sure to see them live February 27th24th or March 30th at The Mezz Bar." (listenbeforeyoubuy.net)
WALK is a pop rock band from Los Angeles that has been around in various forms since 2006 and who advertises itself as being “as much a rock band as an inclusive community of friends”. Now, to me, that sounds like a party, and if I were to join a “community of friends” WALK’s music seems like the perfect fit to listen to in the background.
The ten songs on the band’s debut album, “Icebreaker”, are solid rock tunes that show a band that has certainly been schooled in their modern indie rock music. There are definite hints of The Walkmen amongst the tunes, mixed with The Shins’ knack for hooks and even dashes ofRadiohead at times or Real Estate, if they added a bit more muscle to their songs.
Like I said, “Caveman Game” is a real winner for me. Its irresistibly laid back guitar riffs, mixed with the fleeting and urgent synth swirls and the doubled vocals that have just enough fuzz and reverb on them all make for a great mood. Even when the song lets loose, something hinted at around the two-minute mark and unleashed at three minutes, the song doesn’t lose its place or direction.
But to praise “Caveman Game” solely would be to treat the rest of “Icebreaker” unfairly. Other standouts include the Real Estate-y “Hiss”, perfect for any summer soundtrack, or“Anniversary” in which the contrast between the dark and heavily distorted guitars and the near falsetto, relatively clean vocals works wonderfully. “One Try Astronaut” also does a great job of creating an upbeat summer tune that accomplishes a lot in under two minutes.
To me, the members of WALK have more than demonstrated they can write a killer rock tune without ignoring catchiness and pop sensibilities. Don’t take it from me, though; listen anddownload the tracks I’ve mentioned here and head over to the band’s Bandcamp to grab the album for absolutely free. If you’re in the L.A. area, be sure to see them live February 27th24th or March 30th at The Mezz Bar." (listenbeforeyoubuy.net)
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