Grouplove - Never Trust a Happy Song (2011) [FLAC] politux

Los Angeles-based indie rock outfit Grouploves 2011 full-length debut, Never Trust a Happy Song, builds upon the neo-folk/rock and dancey indie rock of their 2010 self-titled EP. Still featuring the talents of lead vocalists Hannah Hooper and Christian Zucconi, Grouplove tend toward creating passionate, anthemic pop moments that are equal parts post-MGMT indie soul and post-Killers dance-rock. Songs Tongue Tied, Spun, and Love Will Save Your Soul have a rollicking, post-punk exuberance while more hippie-dippy cuts such as Colours and Naked Kids (a carry-over from the EP) bring to mind such psychedelic touchstones as the Flaming Lips and late-60s Beach Boys. Ultimately, Grouploves Never Trust a Happy Song is a cohesive if ramshackle crowd-pleaser, full of melodic double-lead vocals, handclaps, ringing electric guitars, and staccato synth parts that tips a hat to 80s dance-rock while still retaining the bands obvious love of experimental 60s folk-rock.

Released: Sept 13, 2011
Genre: Rock
Style: Indie
Source: CD
Codec: FLAC
Channels: Stereo
Sample Rate: 44,100 Hz
Bit Rate: ~960 kbps
Bits per Sample: 16
Covers: Front

Tracks:

1. Itchin on a Photograph
2. Tongue Tied
3. Lovely Cup
4. Colours
5. Slow
6. Naked Kids
7. Spun
8. Bettys Bomb Shell
9. Chloe
10. Love Will Save Your Soul
11. Cruel And Beautiful World
12. Close Your Eyes And Count To Ten

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