Calling an album “Album” is both highly new age and ultra trendy or rather dumb and big headed; though I would like to believe it is the former, as Girls are definitely a new age type of band.
Before this album was ever to be released there was already an immense amount of hype surrounding these guys from San Francisco; with a lead singer who as a child was wrapped up in a religious cult, (a factor which undeniably influenced the immense lyrics throughout the album) There is definitely a buzz about this band and it is evident from this album, but only to an extent; sure the songs are catchy but it is hard to deter from the obvious repetitiveness and rather whiny vocals.

Musically the album is good; most of the songs have a sunny feel to them with indie guitar riffs and upbeat pop sounds. However contrastingly, the songs are more emotive about losing girls, and other traumas of a daily hardship life. Songs such as “Laura” and “Lauren Marie” were obviously written amidst an unhappy breakup while songs such as “Ghost Town” and “Headache” are melodramatic melodies with an almost haunting sadness hidden in the beach style tunes. “Album” is an album which paints a clear picture of a troubled life but hides it well in catchy pop melodies. It is definitely worth a listen, even if it is just for the hype; and listening to the lyrics becomes almost heartbreaking.

By Amber Brooker

LABEL: TURNSTILE
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