| Although it was almost impossible to find out information concerning this band, I was able to dig
up a few facts and interesting tidbits about this band and their recent self titled EP. Coming
from the city of brotherly love is Bees And The Birds, a band of five that looks to create a
cheerful outlook for you are yours, while coxing their naturalistic sound out of its slumber.
With guitars and banjos, I swore I was in a country time sing along. But sensual lyrics that
border on horny, were funny to hear and made the correlation between their name and their subject
more powerful. While very quirky and alive, the sound brings together a bunch of wonky elements to
make a makeshift folk style. Their vocals are very balanced which was much appreciated as the hoe
down continued. It all combines for a simplistic back to nature type of feeling between each strum
and hum.
I loved the subtle taste that you got with the song "Waiting For A Call." It is completely
acoustics with the talented singing that both Josh and Chrissy mix to get that perfect feeling
down. It turned out to be a nice little lullaby and ode to those in the transition of love.
Something we can all relate to.
This self titled mini EP was a nice little taste of what Bees And The Birds have to offer and I
was able to listen without getting bored. And while the banjo's cool legitimacy is on thin ice,
the rest of it was pretty great, making it a fine release for being Our Neighborhood Records first
one. Check Bees And The Birds out when they put out their next full length, I'm sure you won't
regret it.
~ Pernell
April 23 2007 |
