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- Date Released: October 14, 2008
- Genre: Alternative/Punk
- Style: Indie Rock
- Label: The Fever Zone / IODA
Driving, Teenage Fanclub-style power pop with hooks to hold onto
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We Say...
From the first driving drum beat straight through to the last song's final notes, the debut from California's Army Navy shines. Resembling an updated Teenage Fanclub or a hyperactive Death Cab for Cutie, the group's catchy melodies inspire singing along before the words can even be learned. The album packs a mighty punch — every song's a perfect single. "Dark As Days" showcases sparkling guitars and dreamy harmonies, while "Unresponsive Ears" employs a glockenspiel to punctuate the steady rhythm guitar. The drumming, courtesy of Attractions drummer Steve Thomas, is critical, lending a kind of frenetic energy to songs like "Snakes of Hawaii." The band does slow it down, ever so slightly, for a few songs: "Ignite," "Golden Pony" and "In the Lime" highlight Army Navy's knack for beautiful harmonies. The final track, a fun and rocking version of Maxine Nightingale's 1976 hit "Get Right Back (Where We Started From)" emphasizes the original's juicy hook and call-and-response harmonies. Army Navy is music with hooks to hold on to, with layers and surprises that continue to charm with repeated listens.
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| 01. |  |
Dark as Days |
3:41 |
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| 02. | |
My Thin Sides |
3:51 |
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| 03. | |
Saints |
3:47 |
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| 04. | |
Slight of Hand |
4:24 |
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| 05. | |
Unresponsive Ears |
4:46 |
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| 06. | |
Snakes of Hawaii |
3:52 |
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| 07. | |
Ignite |
4:33 |
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| 08. | |
Pocket Boys |
4:07 |
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| 09. | |
Jail Is Fine |
3:49 |
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| 10. | |
In the Lime |
4:09 |
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| 11. | |
Golden Pony |
5:38 |
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| 12. | |
Right Back Where We Started From (Bonus Track) |
3:31 |
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12 Total Tracks, 50:08 Total Length
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