Fair OhsEverything Is Dancing
Lefse Records [2011]
Fire Note Says: The Fair Ohs debut, Everything Is Dancing, is fueled by West African funk, Psychedelic Rock and a whole lot of soaring melodies!
Album Review:
Three and half years ago Vampire Weekend successfully fused indie rock and Afro pop into something mainstream and since that time, bands have appeared here and there with similar offerings but have not necessarily had the same success or hit the same chords. Well, England's Fair Ohs have taken the best shot on their debut Everything Is Dancing, as they include plenty of Afro
beats throughout the record with a hyped up vocal and interlaced surf guitar. This is how Fair Ohs separate themselves out, as Everything Is Dancing is much more rambunctious and spazzy in places, while the band interjects plenty of punk chord progressions with their loud and soaring harmonies. The Fair Ohs also dabble with some more experimental pieces here as the super catchy "Almost Island" uses its last two minutes for a space out session and "Katasraj" floats in an earthly instrumental space for its first minute before exploding into a flurry of guitar and vocals for its concluding minute. For most, this infusion of World music into indie song structures may seem like older news but the Fair Ohs confidently bring the skill back into the spotlight as their raw energy, passion for the unique and catchy rhythms make for a great debut and one that still gives back after a multitude of plays!Key Tracks: "Baldessari", "Almost Island", "Summer Lake"
Bands With Similar Fire:
Vampire Weekend
Harlem Shakes
Princeton
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