Sunday, August 27, 2017

BBB

The Bye Bye Blackbirds
Take Out The Poison
Self-Released

The follow-up to 2013’s "We Need The Rain" is more shimmering power pop/college rock from this long-running Oakland band.

Every track has something to recommend it, but three songs that stand out without diminishing the rest are noted here: the anthemic “Let Your Hair Fall Down” and “Baby We’re Fine,” and the Elliott Smith-like “I Meant To Write.” All three can be the gateway to the album, and while I’ve already reviewed it separately, “Duet” is another standout track, with a very sweet video.


The wait for this album was worth it for music this great, so do your ears a favor.  


Andrea Weiss

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