Boy GeniusStaggering
Greenpop Recordings [2010]
Fire Drill Review:
Staggering is the sophomore record from Brooklyn's Boy Genius and it represents the groups most consistent effort yet. It is a straight up "college radio" record, as their style recalls the early recordings of R.E.M. or the jangly lyrical movement of Pavement. For this very reason, the band was able to convince Mitch Easter (R.E.M., Pavement, Superchunk) to produce Staggering. It was a perfect match, as the album has a very likable and live quality to it, that makes Boy Genius a fun listen all the way through. The entire recording process revolved around recording to, mixing to and mastered from tape, which helps create the warm charm on Staggering. It is this style that makes the pop, pop and the layered male/female harmonies shine. Boy Genius may not have made the critically acclaimed album of the year but if you are looking for a quality record that gives you a nice blend of classic and new indie vibes, then Staggering won't let you down.
Key Track: "Old New England"
Band With Similar Fire: R.E.M.
Boy Genius: Anchorage [Fire Note Review 6/20/08]
Boy Genius: Eureka EP [Fire Note Review 1/11/08]
Boy Genius MySpace
Greenpop Recordings
-Reviewed by Reece Michael
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