| Shy Boys / Bell House |
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| Album: | Bell House | Collection: | General | |
| Artist: | Shy Boys | Added: | Sep 2018 | |
| Label: | Polyvinyl Records | |||
| A-File Activity |
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| Add Date: | 2018-09-30 | Pull Date: | 2018-12-02 |
| Week Ending: | Nov 25 | Nov 11 | Nov 4 | Oct 28 |
| Airplays: | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Recent Airplay
| 1. | Nov 21, 2018: | The Fuzz Deli Something Sweet | 3. | Nov 03, 2018: | Music Casserole Evil Sin | |
| 2. | Nov 09, 2018: | Totally A Something Sweet | 4. | Oct 24, 2018: | The Fuzz Deli Something Sweet |
| Album Review |
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| jackie Reviewed 2018-09-27 | ||
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Bell House / Shy Boys Self-described “The Beach Boys on Robitussin” is very accurate. Surf rock/pop with Beach Boys-esque harmonization. It’s easy listening and pretty samey. Very jangley. Not for those who aren’t fans of barbershop style music. It’s not a lo-fi album, though at some points it does sound pretty bedroom pop. Vocals are sweet, borderline saccharine. It never gets that exciting, but it is pleasant to listen to. FCC Clean. Favorites: 9, 4, 5 7 1. Miracle Gro (1:18) - Hand clapping and vocals. Beach Boys-esque harmonization. Barber shop boys vocalization. 2. Take the Doggie Out (1:34) - Understated drum, guitar riffs. Surf pop-y. Vocal harmonization. Brief, but fun. Lighthearted. Doo wop sound. 3. Tragic Loss (2:10) - Builds up with guitar and drums. Starts with a solo vocalist, other singers join in for chorus. Still light and upbeat despite the name of the song. Earnest vocals. 4. *No Fun (2:30) - Strolling beat. Finger picking guitar. Softer vocals. Catchy. “Can’t keep up anymore.” Vocal harmonization less obvious. Less surf pop, more bedroom pop. 5. *Evil Sin (2:35) - Vocal harmonization from the beginning. Very catchy, barbershop style. Jangly keys at the end. 6. Basement (1:32) - Jangley. Simple lyrics “my dog escaped. I read another story on the internet.” Guitar driven track. Short and catchy, like a jingle. 7. *Something Sweet (2:03) - Catchy vocals, with repetitive guitar chords. Sounds simple and sweet. Would be a good, light interlude song between heavier songs. 8. Bell House (3:45) - Quiet drum kick, syrupy vocals. Intertwining vocals. More melancholy and downbeat. 9. **Disconnect (1:52) - Open with quiet piano chords and, soft vocals. Understated bassline. Wavering strings come in halfway. 10. Champion (3:08) - Finger snaps and guitar. Piano and guitar comes in together with hand claps. Sweet vocals. Jangly guitar chords and piano line. | ||
| Track Listing |
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| 1. | Miracle Gro | 6. | Basement | |||
| 2. | Take The Doggie | 7. | Something Sweet | |||
| 3. | Tragic Loss | 8. | Bell House | |||
| 4. | No Fun | 9. | Disconnect | |||
| 5. | Evil Sin | 10. | Champion |