Lazy Genius

Strange Plains, Dark Grooves.

2009-10-23

This album is a fun ride through a Strange, Groovy place. The band almost sounds like all of the best alternative bands kinda smashed together, but tastefully (if you can imagine that). The twangy guitars and heavy reverb in the melody give the music a strange vibe, but an upbeat, almost happy feel. The vocals are upbeat, and fit well with the music while contrasting it at the same time. The lyrics are easy to understand, but take thought to comprehend. All together, the music creates an atmosphere that envelopes you like a forest on a dark night. Overall, I'd say this album is one of the best local albums I've heard in a long time. It makes me want to hit the downtown Grand Rapids scene again, just to see if I might find more music like these guys. Recommends: (1, 2, 3, 4, 8) ~ Chris Thomas

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Blues

  • reviewed 11/2016

    Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch
    Champagne Velvet

  • reviewed 08/2017

    "Big" Al Dorn & The Blues Howlers
    They Call Me Big Al

  • reviewed 01/2011

    DEVON ALLMAN'S HONEYTRIBE
    SPACE AGE BLUES

  • reviewed 07/2012

    LIL' CLIFF & THE CLIFFHANGERS
    THE LOVIN' KIND

  • reviewed 10/2009

    VARIOUS ARTISTS
    Things About Comin' My Way: A Tribute to the Music of the Mississippi Sheiks

  • reviewed 08/2008

    TONY JOE WHITE
    DEEP CUTS

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.