Many pop-rock bands these days often try to devise a ‘poppy’ sound in order to attract a wider audiences. Bands that do this usually lose their individuality and that extra something that makes their sound unique. Boston Band The Organ Beats have crafted a delightful pop-rock album that is most certainly not generic and loads of fun to listen to.
Anyone who has listened to Damone will instantly recognize Noelle LeBlanc’s powerful yet soothing vocals. Her voice has a nice organic sound to it and doesn’t ever try to emulate other contemporary female rock vocalists with screams or growls. She does a nice job throughout the whole album with her vocal and guitar work.
You can tell from the start of the album that it a very poppy sound but it’s very pleasing to the ear and quite addicting. With solid dream beats and tasty guitar licks, the album is filled with delightful melodies that have a consistent sound and never let it drag on. I did notice that I started to zone out towards the end of the album. It’s not that the songs weren’t as good it’s just that they didn’t continue to grab my attention like the songs in the beginning. The lack of hooks in the end caused me not to pay attention but the songs were good no doubt. It just takes a few listens to really digest it.
Tracks such as ‘Chilly Breeze of May’, ‘Sleep When We Are Dead’, and ‘Brand Me a Fool’ are among the album’s best. They are very radio-friendly and although that may not have been the intention of the band, it works very well. The only song the bothered me a bit was ‘Time To Go.’ It’s pop-sound was almost too much for me espeically with the inclusion of nonsensical lyrics repeating over and over again: “whoa oh oh oh oh/whoa oh oh oh oh .” As much as it bothered me I could tell that this is still a song I could rock out to, even dance to!
The Organ Beats put on a good show with this record. It’s got catchy tunes and plenty danceable tracks as well. A lot of pop-rock bands over the years have gotten tiring and hackneyed but this band manages to stay fresh. Their album is suitable to most audiences and anyone willing to give it a chance will definitely enjoy it.
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