The Henry Clay People: Somewhere On The Golden Coast

The Henry Clay People
Somewhere On The Golden Coast
TBD Records [2010]









Fire Note Says: Quirky and fun make The Henry Clay People worth checking out.

Album Review:
The Henry Clay People may be a band you start hearing of soon, as their new record Somewhere On The Gold Coast has been creating some steady buzz. The group has a combined sound of talk-singer witty lyrics like Pavement, while rocking it up a bit in the same style as The Hold Steady. You really can't go too wrong with this vibe going on and for most of the record The Henry Clay People offer up a fun ride. The foot tapping rock beat in "This Ain't A Scene" and the quirky catchiness on "Working Part Time" are instantly likable and showcase what this band is made of. Some of the other tracks fall flatter with the same formula, while their lyrics feel a bit thin. For this type of record that relies on the quick turning tongue-in-cheek style delivery, strong songwriting is a must and Somewhere On The Golden Coast struggles to achieve satisfaction several times in this department. The good news is that the stronger tracks outweigh the forgettable ones, which should put The Henry Clay People on your radar and exposure is never bad, as album number four potentially could be absolutely stellar!

Key Tracks: "This Ain't A Scene", "Working Part Time", "Slow Burn"

Bands With Similar Fire:
Pavement
Blitzen Trapper
The Hold Steady

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-Reviewed by Christopher Anthony