John Whildin launches The Wild Bores’ second album with the richly melodic “In Front Of Me” full of warmth and an easy going guitar strum. This album is much more focused and improved from their debut album last year. After the rainy atmospheric “Willow Street” with it’s fuzzy keyboards, it shifts back in high gear. The low key approach of “I Still Think She’s Mine” is deceptively inviting along the lines of Steely Dan with horns and guitar driving the melody. This is my favorite track on the album, with piano and horns accenting spots, and a nice sax solo to top things off. John’s simple cadence and rootsy delivery are very similar to pop favorite Chris Stamey, as the hooks and jangle of “Same Routine” make it one of the highlights here. A light country-folk feel is also easy to recognize in a few tracks like “Rocket Loose” and “Life Is Fine.” Fans of Wilco and The Jayhawks will easily warm to these songs. Another joy is the bright “Sunshine Lady” and “Anecdote” which recalls the best acoustic guitar pop of REM and The DB’s. No real duds here, and the end result of this is a gentle, but intelligent pop album that’s a perfect soundtrack to spring sunshine. Kool Kat is offering a special deal on both this album and the band’s debut at a special price, check it out.
The Wednesday Night Coincidence boasts an eclectic infusion of rock styles. The unsigned group hails from Marlboro, MA and offers a smooth amalgamation of rock, blues, jazz, and pop for the eardrums of their growing fan base.
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