Ian says:
i don't know about you, but "collective" bands can sometimes get a little old. ever since broken social scene became the biggest thing since sliced bread, it seems there has been an increasing number of bands with and increasing number of members. now don't get me wrong, there are some really good ones out there (i.e. arcade fire, the most serene republic). it just seems like it has become the "it" thing to have a big band. i just wish someone would shake it up a little bit...
enter los campesinos!...
THE UPSIDE: from the title of the first song ("death to los campesinos!") off of their full-length debut, hold on now youngster you know that this is a band that will not get caught up in taking itself too seriously. they are fast. they are loud. and they are twee? it's definitely a refreshing mix to be sure. you can tell that the welsh band is just in this to have fun... and that's always a good thing.
DOWNSIDE: i would recommend them as a fun listen (a very fun listen), but that's really all. they won't really challenge your thought process at all. also, the album tends to drag a little bit towards the end. the songs become a little formulaic and forgettable.
rating: 3.5 / 5
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