ARTIST: The Vandalays
TITLE: Happy Ever After
LABEL: Slip Records
GENRE: Rock
TIME: 15:49 min
SIZE: 27,2 MB
RIP DATE: Mar-03-2006
RELEASE DATE: Mar-03-2006
WEBSITE: n/a
Track List:
01. Tracy 03:00
02. I'm Not Sleeping 02:18
03. Out-In The Night 03:35
04. Ramona 02:53
05. Fairy Tale 04:03
Release Notes:
2006 5 song CD EP from Chicago`s The Vandalays, a
wonderful power pop outfit we`ve not heard from him
in a few years and, glad to say, they have put
together their strongest material in their
existence! Although not a concept album, "Happy
After Ever" is inter-woven with a "fairy tale versus
real theme" - told with a guitar-driven, power-pop
spin! The Vandalays can be counted on bringing their
classic Illinois power pop sound to the fore
bringing a vague recollections of Shoes in spots,
but mostly faves like Blue Cartoon, a bit of the
Smithereens(lead singer Chris Gerasoli sounds a bit
like Pat DiNizio) and eary 80`s faves like The
Producers and Hawks.
"Happy Ever After is a nice 6-song blast of power
pop, kind of somewhere between Cheap Trick and
Barenaked Ladies, with a touch of the Smithereens
thrown in. Things start in fine fashion with the
outstanding "Tracy", and "I`m Not Sleeping" and
"Out/In The Night" keep the momentum going. But the
highlight is the midtempo "Ramona", which jangles
like there`s no tomorrow."-Absolute Power Pop.
"Powered by compact rhythms and demanding vocals
wired with soul, these cats are seasoned
professionals and really know their way around the
style of music they play. There are dozens of
conventional pop rock bands out there, but The
Vandalays have the goods to make their songs fresh.
Hooks that buzz complemented by full-bodied choruses
are also chief elements embedded in their material.
If youre partial to bands like the Smithereens and
Shoes, dont hesitate to cock your ears towards The
Vandalays and their catchy, confessional
musings."-RockBeatInternational. Very Highly
Recommended!