These guys have the "Indie Pop/Rock" kind of sound, but they make it their own. Think "Cage the Elephant" meets "Young the Giant". Young the Giant had two top 10 singles on the US Alternative Charts in 2011. Cage the Elephant has also had similar success. This is the kind of music that is seriously starting to sell in the marketplace, and is a great genre to invest in for the future.
When listening to "Camp Empathy", you can't help but hum along once you get a feel for each song. Their whole album is just so utterly catchy. The lyrics are simple and powerful; the music is genuine and memorable. The guitar riffs tattoo your mind and don't leave. Davis' vocals don't necessarily "drive" the songs, but they lead; he certainly makes a great frontman. Both Mays and Krafft are excellent guitarists, they compliment each other wonderfully. Occasionally, it even feels like they both play lead. The bass and drums on the album make a wonderful musical metronome that doesn't overpower any aspect of the songs. Their music is highly distinguished, it would seem like they have played long enough to find their niche. I hope this is the first of many EP's, and then eventually, LP's to come from these guys. I see some serious potential for success.
I would recommend this band for anyone who enjoys the new 21st century Alternative/ Pop-Rock; "Cage the Elephant", "Young the Giant", "The Strokes", "The Kooks", and "Walk the Moon" all come to mind.
By giving "Staying for the Weekend" a listen, you are not only supporting a great local band, but you are also helping yourself to one of the best new artists I've heard lately. Do everyone a favor and check them out. Happy Friday, and have a great weekend.
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