They are only one of the coolest bands I've discovered since living in Boston. A fortuitous twist of fate a few years back landed me at a show about an hour away from Boston, slightly dive-y but a great night of music nonetheless. They have a brilliant live show and really beautifully made albums. Especially because I appreciate beautiful album artwork (!) What a genuinely great first album and rocking second one-both albums boasting tight instrumentals, harmonies, lyrics, catchy synth hooks, all of the above. I can't wait to see what's ahead for this great band, based out of San Luis Obispo, CA. They make me happy! This song, "Gentleman of Promise" is one of my favourites from their first album. Go. Get. It.
(sorry, no video today)
Gentleman of Promise
I've written letters to you on whitest paper,But they all return to me a pale brown,
And I've tried to stand up to it,
But it all seemed kinda useless,
So I'm writing you this letter from the ground,
And if you see a gentleman of promise,
Stealing looks at you from there across the room,
And if your tired heart, it dances from exchanging second glances,
Don't hesitate to steal your glances too,
And I wanted to wait till the sun won't appear,
Making flowers and placing them over our ears,
But you are what you are, and I'm not very far along,
But something tells me there will come a time,
Tired of that back and forth affair that we've been through,
Thinking more than once it may be time for something new,
Suddenly you'll see him standing there across the room,
Staring at you,
And I wanted to wait till the sun won't appear,
Making flowers and placing them over our ears,
But you are what you are, and I'm not very far along,
And I'm not very far along,
And if your tired heart, it dances,
From exchanging second glances,
Please don't hesitate to put this letter down
