Greetings once again. It's been a while, I know, I know.
Don't worry, I've been compiling a list of things I should review!
And I basically shat on that list because this album is new and I just recently got it.
But the thing is, it's different for my tastes and I've been in love with it, so I need to share said love with all y'all, ya know? No? Too bad.
I feel like this is what all my readers look like after my random hiatuses.
Ha. Why are you wearing a hat inside? And that computer looks ancient.
And don't worry, I don't feel totally in love with all the albums I've heard.
Here' s my review of The Neighbourhood's I Love You.
I Love You. was released on April 23, 2013.
This California-based band formed in August 2011. Following the release of their two EPs, I'm Sorry... and Thank You in 2012 and early 2013, this quintet finally released their full-length debut album, I Love You. in April. Rolling Stone raved over the album, calling it "moody" and "atmospheric."
The Neighbourhood is: (not in any specific order) vocalist Jesse Rutherford, guitarists Zach Abels and Jeremy Freedman, drummer Bryan Sammis, and bassist Mikey Margott.
The Neighbourhood has been known, from the start, for their overall tones and themes of their music and videos. They have shot all of them in black-and-white, giving their visuals an older, more vintage sort of feel. Singer Jesse Rutherford's voice is soft and smooth, yet at the same time gives off an edge that reels the listener in.
What's funny is almost every picture of them online is in black-and-white, too...
All-in-all, I've related this band to the 50's, with Rutherford's slicked-back hair and cool-cat demeanor along with the band's overall sound feeling like a refreshing blast from the past.
Hits like "Female Robbery," and their first hit single "Sweater Weather" rocketed the band into popularity, sending their 'dark pop' sound into the masses.
I have a feeling The Neighbourhood will be around for a while, and I Love You. is just the beginning.
