Album Review: Throw Me The Statue - Moonbeams

Originally published March 26, 2008 in The Orion

Throw Me The Statue
Moonbeams
Secretly Canadian, 2008
3/5 stars

"Moonbeams" from Throw Me The Statue is a joyful indie-pop album crafted by multi-instrumentalist, Scott Reitherman.

Reitherman uses guitars, drum machines, synthesizers, xylophones and horns, but every song sounds effortless. The nonchalant guitars create an image of Reitherman sitting on a porch casually writing songs.

The vocals could pass for Pedro the Lion's David Bazan, but Reitherman's infectious energy keeps listeners enthralled. Sounds change from soft confessions in "Young Sensualists" to hand clapping and twinkling melodies in "Lolita." Even low-fi tracks such as "About to Walk" illustrate the fun a of a hip-shaking luau.

A pop album is nothing without its share of "oh oh ohs," and this is not exception. On "This Is How We Kiss," band members get a little gritty with the guitar but keep things light with a bubbly melody.

Listening to this album will help spring arrive a little faster this year.