CANASTA

The Fakeout, The Tease, and The Breather

2010-05-03

The band name, Canasta, led me to believe that this might be dance music or maybe electronic music, or that it might at least be upbeat. (Maybe it's because the cover looks incredibly similar to Dengue Fever's "Venus on Earth" release.) With its second release, Chicago-based Canasta delivers quiet pop with orchestral elements. This is pretty and well-produced stuff with occasional bits of violin or cello shining through. Best song? "Mexico City", with its shouted "Go, go, go" chorus. Rebecca Ruth

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Rock

  • reviewed 09/2008

    LEONA NAESS
    Thirteens

  • reviewed 11/2008

    THE CLASH
    The Clash: Live at Shea Stadium

  • reviewed 08/2004

    Bruce Hornsby
    Halcyon Days

  • reviewed 10/2011

    LYDIA LOVELESS
    Indestructible Machine

  • reviewed 02/2004

    Grant-Lee Phillips
    Virginia Creeper

  • reviewed 01/2011

    THE FAINTING GENERALS
    Employee Of The Month For Life

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.