Riding off the momentum of
their previous, self titled album is The Postelles, whose light, upbeat sounds have come just
in time for the kick-start of summer. The group’s latest album, …And It Shook Me, is pop heavy while
rooting itself in retro-influenced grooves that make it perfect on a laid back
beach day. The band’s sound is similar to their other songs, which
may be contributed to bringing The Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr back as
the producer. It’s evident that The Postelles concocted their sophomore album
with the same enthusiastic emotions and surprisingly deep messages as most of
their previous repertoire.
This band formed in Manhattan
prep school and still consists of the original members
including: the lead singer, Daniel Balk, guitarist
David Dargahi, bassist John Speyer, and drummer Billy Cadden The opener and title track, “…And It Shook Me,” starts the feel
good beach vibe with Dargahi’s catchy guitar riffs and striking percussion. The
lyrics are simplistic yet embody an infectious play of words that flows well
with the instrumentals. “Oh My Luck” highlights the band’s often peppy mood
that’s riddled with sensitive lyrics like “shows me all the seasons, but it’s
stormy all year round”. Daniel Balk has a unique
inflection in his voice, which blends pleasingly together most dominantly on
this track.
Another strong track, titled “Sweet Water,” has a bass guitar that rhythmically strikes chords along
with the high pitch vocals of Balk. This song in particular does a good job at
describing the often troubling encounters people have when deciding to speak
their mind with the chance of being judged. “Caught By Surprise” again
showcases Balk’s high pitch vocals as a commanding beat moves the song into one
of the group’s most entertaining tracks. “You Know I Won’t” finishes the album on a high note by encapsulating
the band’s youthful, vivacious attitude through lyrics.
The Postelles newest
album, …And It Shook Me, has pop melodies,
beats and towering vocals that are exceptionally engaging, but their album does
have its flaws. The predominant one being that the album doesn’t offer too much
variety in terms of its musical style. With that being said, the album does
keep their alternative retro pop choice fresh with lyrics of relatable social
context and alluring rhythms. Many of the tracks on this album will be perfect
for the upcoming summer season as they are targeted towards a more relaxed
audience.
Grade: B-
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