Posted by KB on 4/9/2020 to
Reviews In Brief
It's always a "huh" moment when you uncover a new band just to find out that they have been together since the mid 80's. Close Lobsters. Huh, who knew? Not I apparently. Anyway their new release, the title which is mouthful and a lot of keystrokes, is straight on 80s college rock retro- or in their case not really retro. It immediately conjures up Psychedelic Furs, Echo & the Bunnymen, Soft Boys- that whole sound. They accomplish without sounding passe with songs that are well constructed, upbeat, throaty and, happily, with real drums. Close Lobsters have a big sound that could easily fill an arena, if they could fill an arena. Those of a certain age, who grew up in and can't comfortably escape said decade should add this album and band to their repertoire. They won't lose any 80s cred.
Favorite Songs: All Compasses Go Wild, Bird Free, Now Time
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