I like the Kooks. I think they make extremely catchy Brit-pop, and I decided to catch them at Terminal 5 over the summer. The opening act was a band called the Morning Benders and all I knew about them was that they were slowly gaining some buzz due to impressive live sets opening for the Kooks. They absolutely rocked it that night, and I didn’t realize it until I got home but The Morning Benders did more for me that night then the Kooks did. I bought their album and I was skeptical whether the songs would have the same energy that they did live. Oh, they most certainly do.
I am confused as to why their debut album “Talking Through Tin Cans” has not garnered more attention this year, especially on best of 2008 lists! This album is just a ball of energy of pop music done right. The lyrics are charming and witty, the music is upbeat and groovy. There are huge hooks here at every corner of the songs. I have returned to this album constantly this year, it’s replay value has gotten better and better. These songs want to be blasted loud and stuck in your head for days. These guys know what they are doing and they are making some fun songs! I don’t know why they didn’t get more attention this year. It seems like people are always trying to over digest albums, and often leave out simple pop pleasures. It is never too late to play catch up, buy the album right now and enjoy!
[mp3] : The Morning Benders – Waiting For A War
[mp3] : The Morning Benders – I Was Wrong
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Preston Smith — 2 Jan 09
I couldn’t agree more with this one. Great album that was missed… I thought it would get more recongnition as The Dodos got more popular. I also met these guys and had a good chat with them… their young I’m sure there is great to come!
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