One of the things I love most
about having this blog is sharing stuff with all of you that will do its
best to completely screw up your Top Albums Of 2006 List. You know you
keep a running tab of what you think is the best throughout the year and if
you are anything like me then it changes pretty often, especially when bands
like Pony Up throw out stellar efforts like Make Love To The Judges With
Your Eyes. I shouldn't be too surprised that the band's debut is
utterly amazing since they worked with recorder Howard Ian Bilerman (The
Arcade Fire, Wolf Parade) and engineer Brian Paulson (Beck, Wilco).
That's not even mentioning the fact that Pony Up, who formed on New Year's
Eve in 2002, is an all girl band that is adored by Ben Lee. Laura,
Sarah, Lindsay and Lisa rock hard so be warned that you will probably
instantly fall in love with them and their music.
:Pony
Up - The Truth About Cats And Dogs (Is That They Die):
This song is one of the most accessible songs that I have heard all
year and I think it is because of how youthful and charming it feels.
The energy that drives home those feelings is especially prevalent in the
music but the crafty songwriting certainly doesn't hurt; I love how this is
something that burrows deeps into your head with the intentions of never
leaving. This comes highly recommended as long as you are OK with not
wanting to listen too anything else for at least a day.
:Pony Up - Shut Up And Kiss Me:
This song is from the band's self titled EP that came out last year and is
one of my favorites from their catalog. What really gets me about this
song is how playful and innocent it feels despite lyrics like "I am sorry
that you're stupid/I can't be your fucking cupid." The ladies in Pony
Up may try to come across as sweet and innocent but I am onto their
mischievous ways; the only thing is that I am enjoying it too much to hold
it against them.
Make Love To The Judges With Your Eyes is available
here and it really is one of the most fun
releases this year so pick it up if you can. Make sure to visit the
band on
Myspace for friendship with four
lovely ladies and some more music from one of the best bands to ever come
out of Montreal, Canada.
-
John Laird -
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