OK, so this time I'm reviewing a band that is probably not all that unknown, but there's a reason. They're good! They also show that a PowerPop band can make it big, especially in a music industry that still seems dominated these days by rap and hip hop, with rock and roll only recently beginning to reemerge as a contender (and often, under the guise of being an Alternative band.)
With Jenny, The Click Five blend pop sentiments with the wonderful retro-feel of what we now call Powerpop. Headlight Disco (don't cringe at the name) heartens at first more to a 70's groove but adds in a modern twist by rotating and bending the expected beats and rhythms with definite leanings toward what in the 70's might be confused with punk influences, or even with anthem or epic rock, but now might be more recognizable as rap influences. Counter to the others offered up on MySpace, Happy Birthday shifts the focus away from grandiose themes or retro sensibilities and moves instead into a more alternative/pop vibe. All in all, the songs are all impeccably produced, perfectly played and with vocals that are both vibrant yet subtle (as a Powerpop band should be, by the way.) The three offerings also hang together in spite of their different influences and changes in emphasis--that is the sign of a great band as well as a great producer. Everything fits, yet the variety is there to keep you interested.
If you haven't heard of The Click Five, then definitely check them out at www.myspace.com/theclick5
And put a little Power in your Pop.
Have a great weekend!
CG Anderson
Little Dogs Media
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