The Airport 77’s

Don’t Let Go

Jem Records

The new album from this very good pop/rock band find them very much in Fountains Of Wayne mode -- poppy, satirical, serious when needed, and a lot of fun.

All of these relationship songs also get into other areas, like the nostalgia of “1999,” or the couple on the run in “Make ’Em Pay.”  

But it’s “Summer Can’t Wait” that is the classic here; Summer as not just a season to love, with a lot of wry, dry humor, but sincerely as a person with a disability. There can never be enough songs like this. The only other one I know of is Dar Williams’ “Sullivan Lane.” As someone with a disability, I celebrate it, with no inspiration porn to be found. 

The whole album is a stand out, a lot of smart fun. It rocks, for adults, and is all around good. If what I say here intrigues you, try it. I bet anything you’ll love it.  

Andraa Weiss