Destined to be one of the most underrated (and one of the best) albums of 2010 Aside from the self-titled EP that preceded their full-length debut, Suckers are quite new to the scene. However, it is rare for a band to strike gold with its debut alone; some bands hit their peak two or three albums into their career. Oddly enough, Suckers is one of those rare exceptions. For some reason, listening to “Wild Smile” gives listeners the sense that they’ve heard Suckers their whole life–that they’re revisiting a classic instead of spinning it for the first time. This could be attributed to the various influences that Suckers gracefully embed in the record, ranging from vintage Talking Heads to God knows what else–there’s just this overwhelming feeling of familiarity that runs through it, and it’s a welcome feeling at that.The biggest appeal of “Wild Smile” is that it sounds quirky and exotic, but it also strikes two emotional chords simultaneously–joy and sadness. From the cries of the heart that drag “Save Your Love For Me” from a quiet indie lament to a powerful call to arms, “Wild Smile” raises your adrenaline level (particularly when “Black Sheep” goes synth crazy in its latter half) while embodying a profound sense of sadness that lurks beneath the surface. In some instances, the lyrics languish in the dumps while the instrumentation reaches great heights; in others, the instrumentation slows to a lethargic crawl as the lyrics offer the listener some comfort. “It Gets Your Body Moving” is a prime example of this approach, but every track alternates between these moods in their own brilliant way.Regardless of where the album stands as critics make their picks of the year, I can’t recommend “Wild Smile” highly enough. It’s an exceptional debut, but above all else, it’s an exceptional record. With any luck, it won’t drift into obscurity like so many underrated albums have done in the past.
Suckers put a Wild Smile on my face! Buy this cd/vinyl/mp3/whatever just buy it! a great album from beginning to end with great grooves propelled by pounding yet orchestral drums, soaring guitars, and plenty of other instruments building a soundscape for some great vocals.There’s a nice flow to the album and while there are no weak songs, 2 eyes 2 C and A Mind I Knew certainly stick out as true gems.
Destined to be one of the most underrated (and one of the best) albums of 2010 Aside from the self-titled EP that preceded their full-length debut, Suckers are quite new to the scene. However, it is rare for a band to strike gold with its debut alone; some bands hit their peak two or three albums into their career. Oddly enough, Suckers is one of those rare exceptions. For some reason, listening to “Wild Smile” gives listeners the sense that they’ve heard Suckers their whole life–that they’re revisiting a classic instead of spinning it for the first time. This could be attributed to the various influences that Suckers gracefully embed in the record, ranging from vintage Talking Heads to God knows what else–there’s just this overwhelming feeling of familiarity that runs through it, and it’s a welcome feeling at that.The biggest appeal of “Wild Smile” is that it sounds quirky and exotic, but it also strikes two emotional chords simultaneously–joy and sadness. From the cries of the heart that drag “Save Your Love For Me” from a quiet indie lament to a powerful call to arms, “Wild Smile” raises your adrenaline level (particularly when “Black Sheep” goes synth crazy in its latter half) while embodying a profound sense of sadness that lurks beneath the surface. In some instances, the lyrics languish in the dumps while the instrumentation reaches great heights; in others, the instrumentation slows to a lethargic crawl as the lyrics offer the listener some comfort. “It Gets Your Body Moving” is a prime example of this approach, but every track alternates between these moods in their own brilliant way.Regardless of where the album stands as critics make their picks of the year, I can’t recommend “Wild Smile” highly enough. It’s an exceptional debut, but above all else, it’s an exceptional record. With any luck, it won’t drift into obscurity like so many underrated albums have done in the past.
Suckers put a Wild Smile on my face! Buy this cd/vinyl/mp3/whatever just buy it! a great album from beginning to end with great grooves propelled by pounding yet orchestral drums, soaring guitars, and plenty of other instruments building a soundscape for some great vocals.There’s a nice flow to the album and while there are no weak songs, 2 eyes 2 C and A Mind I Knew certainly stick out as true gems.