I've never been a huge fan of screamy bands, and although this band specializes in screeching and hollering, every time I listen to this album I like it more and more. At this point, I pretty much like every song, however, it wasn't until I heard the soulful and awesome "Georgia" that I gave the rest of the album a second (third, tenth) listen. Not unlike the (International) Noise Conspiracy or the Make-Up, Jaguar Love make music on the harder side of indie rock, infusing their garage rock with the occasional metal riff and a dash of soul. Also, like those bands they rock the organ. In fact, that might be the keystone for me loving harder bands (Murder City Devils, anyone?). The dudes voices sounds like a girl, specifically it reminds me of British garage rockers The Noisettes. This album is definitely worth checking out if you dig any of the above bands. However, people with a low tollerance for screaming should steer clear.
August 22, 2008
Jaguar Love - Take Me To The Sea (2008)
I've never been a huge fan of screamy bands, and although this band specializes in screeching and hollering, every time I listen to this album I like it more and more. At this point, I pretty much like every song, however, it wasn't until I heard the soulful and awesome "Georgia" that I gave the rest of the album a second (third, tenth) listen. Not unlike the (International) Noise Conspiracy or the Make-Up, Jaguar Love make music on the harder side of indie rock, infusing their garage rock with the occasional metal riff and a dash of soul. Also, like those bands they rock the organ. In fact, that might be the keystone for me loving harder bands (Murder City Devils, anyone?). The dudes voices sounds like a girl, specifically it reminds me of British garage rockers The Noisettes. This album is definitely worth checking out if you dig any of the above bands. However, people with a low tollerance for screaming should steer clear.
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Wow! I heard this guy's voice was unbearable... but if you rate this highly, I suppose I'll give it a shot.
Well, his voice certainly is an acquired taste. I can totally see how some people would hate it.
Oh, and apparently band members have done time in Pretty Girls Make Graves and the Blood Brothers. That might help you get an idea of their sound, although I never got into either of those bands.
Haha, I think this one's gonna take me a coupla more listens. Funnily, Blood Brothers & P.G.M.G. are examples of two bands I could never wholly get into either and gave up on... lol.
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