GENRE(S): Indie - Alt Country - Folk - Rock
PREAMBLE - Bears and honey have shared a love affair for many a year. My admiration for Limbeck could never match the stature of a bear's sticky sweet cravings, but even so I'd place Limbeck higher on my list than honey. Word of warning: bias opinions below.
LOOK: On this third LP release we've been presented with a water color...y, colored pencil...ish, illustration of a friendly looking bear reaching out for a beehive. Hanna-Barbarra animation comes to mind. Interpretation: Limbeck is letting us know they've kept true to their outdoorsy, alt-country ways, but have chose to really crank up the sunshine this time around.
LISTEN: Limbeck have come a long way, boy. Starting off, once upon a time, with a somewhat uninspired Indie Emo Rock sound; eventually finding their sound in upbeat alt-country jams perfect for any road trip. With plenty of campfire-type sing-along's in the mix, you'll be clapping in unison and stomping your boots to the rhythm in no time. Nicknamed "The Traveling Limbeck Band" this quartet couldn't fit their handle any better. Chugging away in a van from state to state, from show to show, inspirations are sure to be found at every twist, turn and truck-stop. They bring us those inspirations here and they do it with a smile.
SPEAK: These fellas from Orange County, California are filled with positive energy. Never taking themselves too seriously, their first love is the music they create. Their lightheartedness is a breath of fresh air in an overpopulated Indie World of bands that can get redundantly depressing. You'll have fun listening to Limbeck. You'll be inspired to hit the open road, go camping, or become one with nature. Keep away from beehives.
ALBUM GRAD: +B
ALBUM COVER: +B
DO WE HAVE A FIT? YES
Ah, Limbeck! This, I think, is my favorite, both in design and sound. I would love to use this album cover as inspiration for decorating a kid's room.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard these guys for about ten years, I'm glad they're still around. I used to see them open for other bands around Southern California. They used to be kind of a Get Up Kids style band but I really like the new(?) direction. I will probably have to get a copy of this one. As far as the album art goes, I really like this one. I have always been a fan of pop art and although this may not exactly fit that genre, I like the cartoony quality and vivid coloring. Good starting point Aaron. -- M.Cleaver
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ReplyDeletePersonally I like "Let Me Come Home", the album before this one, a lot more. Try giving that a listen, it's awesome!
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