Saturday Looks Good To Me
Fill Up the Room
K Records, 2007
4/5 stars
You never know what to expect on an album from a band with an ever-changing list of contributors. Saturday Looks Good To Me is a the electic project created nine years ago by songwriter/producer Fred Thomas."Fill Up The room" is a collection of well-crafted indie-pop songs with a surprising strenuous attitude. The album begins with guitars reminiscent of '50s and '60s pop, creating images of jukeboxes and teenagers sipping on milkshakes.
The album's unexpected change is largely due to Thomas taking over the vocals; past releases had female band members doing most of the singing.
The overall cheerful manner of the band is not lost. Swaying rhythms flow from song to song, violins add sweet sophistication and hand clapping creates a youthful, romantic sound.
The track "When I Lose My Eyes" builds up early, but the song hits a pleasant plateau that abruptly resumes, culminating to the climax during the last minutes of the song.
"Fill Up the Room" is a precious winter album that keeps you on your toes.
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