You know, it is just like me to totally fall for a band only to find out they are breaking up (or going on indefinite hiatus). What makes it even worse is that I have been sitting on this record for months now. But, in a strange way I can see why I slept on this record. The Serious Geniuses play a familiar brand of indie rock that at first seems terribly unassuming.
I can remember listening to You Can Steal The Riffs, But You Can’t Steal The Talent soon after getting it in the mail and not thinking much of it. But, as I have listened to the album on repeat this week I must say I was dead wrong. What at first might come off as sounding half-ass has turned into delightfully raw and sloppy. Don’t let them fool you, these boys know what they’re doing. Filtered through the power and passion of punk rock, The Serious Geniuses slowly charm their way in. Throw in a bit of Kinsella styled emo and you have got one hell of a sound. What is so refreshing about this release is it truly feels spontaneous. You get the feeling The Serious Geniuses magically stumbled upon this sound. It’s like four dudes go into the room and start jamming and come out with this. They don’t worry about pristine production or always playing the correct notes. That’s why this record rules and I apologize for being late to the party. So guys please stay together…if not for me, how about for those damn kids? They need you now more than ever!
Genre: Indie/Punk
RIYL: Superchunk, Archers Of Loaf, Jawbreaker
Label: Kiss Of Death
Part A
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this lp rules so hard.