Yesterday I noted how I was
going to take a break from posting so much bubblegum enthused indie pop and
after a day off I figured today was as good as any to get back to it.
Now the reason why today is the best day to end my overly long break is
simply because of the San Francisco band that calls themselves The Monolith.
The band came together in 2001 and is on the verge of releasing Meet You
At The Monolith which is the follow-up to their debut album, Here
Comes The Monolith, which came out on Fortune Records in 2004. I
will be honest and say that I had never heard of the band or the label
before yesterday but I am more then happy that they fell in my lap.
The Monolith have a fantastic sound that is retro, bubblegum, melodic and
just about anything else that one could possibly find enjoyable from an
indie pop band. I instantly fell in love with what Bill, Dahlia,
Daniel and Nils have put together on their second full length and I think
after you give them a listen you will see why I had to end the forever
long break from posting the best kind of indie pop.
:The
Monolith - Middle Of The Movie:
I think this song is perfect; you can sing-a-long with it, Dahlia's vocal
work is impeccable and the music is beautifully constructed. In fact
the moment that the song starts, ever so softly, it will feel like
something you should be taking time to listen too and then when Dahlia
begins singing you will see why I think this song is so great. The
music is great as well and I am all about how the bubblegum here really
enhances the retro vibe; this is a total blast to listen too.
:The Monolith - The Sounding:
I love melodic pop and with Dahlia in more of a supporting role as Bill
takes the center stage that is exactly what this becomes. What's crazy
is how well the music once again compliments the vocalist. It seems
like more often then not bands throw together music that is different just
for the sake of it instead of actually creating something that fits
what the song is trying to do. The retro vibe and the accessibility of the
song are still very strong in The Sounding so get your sing-a-long
ready.
Meet You At The Monolith can be streamed in it's entirety
here and while you are giving the album
a thorough listen take a second to send the band a friend request over on
Myspace.
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