Romance
Casa Productions
2002
Rating: 7 rodeo clowns out of 10
On their second recording (and first full length album) Seldom shows us yet again that they may be the best pop band out of the northwest of the US, even if they can be a bit melancholy. Some of you out there may be familiar with these young lads as David Bazan’s touring band, also known as Pedro the Lion. On the surface, their sound is similar to that of more recent Pedro recordings. But once you’ve heard it a few times, it seems to transcend that sound and transform into something altogether it’s own. Another obvious choice for influences might be Ben Folds due to the fact that the keyboard is one of the main instruments, but Seldom refrain from the silly lyrics that plague Mr. Folds. They incorporate all of these influences into their sound, and the mish-mash that comes out is just great pop music - and how can you not like great pop music?
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