Fitz And The TantrumsPickin' Up The Pieces
Dangerbird Records [2010]
Fire Drill Review:
A genre that has been increasingly growing on the indie underground is the neo-soul movement and Fitz And The Trantrums have quickly rode the wave to become one of its top attractors. The bands newly released debut full length, Pickin' Up The Pieces, is full of retro 60's soul sounds that features six musicians, five dapper suits, catchy songs that sway and one standout vintage organ. I will warn you that this is one genre that you can not jump in feet first without being in the right mood. Initially, it could be easy to be turned off here if you don't give Pickin' Up The Pieces a fair listen or immediately dismiss Fitz And The Tantrums as something you don't like because what you will find is that this album creeps up on you. It will take several listens but you won't be able to deny the likability of first single "MoneyGrabber" and how its chorus sticks in your head, while your feet tap along. Once you have reached this point, it is over, as Fitz And The Tantrums earn their space on your playlist and highlights Pickin' Up The Pieces as a more unique listen that most certainly will make the neo-soul genre that much more real!
Key Track: "MoneyGrabber"
Band With Similar Fire: Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
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-Reviewed by Christopher Anthony
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