It always puzzles me how some bands make it huge, and other great bands just slip through the cracks and go relatively unnoticed. I don't understand why Foreign Born aren't as big as the Arcade Fire. They're bloody Great! Just download the track Letter of Inclusion or That Old Sun from their album Person to Person and you'll see what I'm getting at.
No body has mentioned Echo and the Bunny Men? hmmmm...I seem to hear that. Nice stuff.
Old yet new, varied yet cohesive, classic yet indie. Spoon it up and ask for seconds. See them live too, if you get a chance... you won't be disappointed.
Recommended if you like: A Band of Horses, The Bongos (and especially Richard Barone's solo work), The Blue Aeroplanes, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, U2. [update 10/5/07] This may be my favorite album of '07. Try "Nights Tall" (R.I.Y.L. The Bongos) or "It Wasn't Said to Ask" if you like B.R.M.C. Or....if you like shoegazer guitar work, try "In The Shape"
It is hard to describe upfront, but it is refreshing, full of energy, has some surprise songs, and unlike a lot of small releases on here the music actual feels like it, not an attempt. Something of mix between The Stones and U2 with some experimentation added to the mix. Worth every song, except maybe the bonus. Try and get the EP also, great songs on there.
I can't describe this band but I really like them. I hope they release some other stuff. I downloaded HALF the album which for my prioritizing taste, is totally a compliment!
