Next up Ought - “Habit”. Number 83
I ragged on the prior song for a marked lack of subtly in its lyrics. These lyrics are a bit cryptic and it’s hard to pin down exactly what they mean, but you get the sense they do, in fact, mean something. This is an interesting song that’s worth hearing at least twice. The ending is a bit weak I think though, it get too repetitive, but might be work live if spiced up a bit.
This band has a really strong Talking Heads influence. The plus side of that is that Talking Heads are really good, and good influences can make good music. The downside is that it invites comparisons and these guys are no Talking Heads. On the other other hand, you can’t go see a Talking Heads show anymore. If these guys played a live show in my area I would listen to the whole album and if it was above the line I might go see the show.
For the avoidance of doubt, this was a positive review.
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