This band comes to England from the US on a wave of critical acclaim. The more careful critics label them as a lo-fi treat, while the less careful ones regard them as the new Modest Mouse. This is particularly dangerous. For one thing, Modest Mouse are lo-fi pioneers. To make this comparison is foolhardy at best. Second, this band don't even come close to their hype.CYHSY have elements of Modest Mouse in their sound, but first and foremost, they are your average, run-of-the-mill, lo-fi band (Schizo Fun Addict wannabes, anyone?). 'Over and Over Again' is an absolutely stunning track, but I personally think it's the best one by a long way. The rest of the album plods along in the same manner most standard lo-fi albums do. Whoohoo… You sound dreamy and ethereal. Great; but how exactly are you different from every other band in your genre?
Do yourself a favour and buy Death Cab For Cutie's new album instead. It's far better, and guaranteed to have much the same effect.
CMcG 7/10
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