Like Pioneers: Oh, Magic
Like Pioneers
Oh, Magic
(Abandoned Love Records)
Chicago-based indie electronic pop rockers Like Pioneers released their first album, Piecemeal, in 2010 and now they are back with Oh, Magic, featuring a new lead vocalist, Janie Porche. Sadly, many of the songs sound similar, which hinders their ability to push through the emerging artist envelope.
The album has a dreamy instrumental appeal that has an eclectic aura of sounds. A wide array of guitar hooks, keyboards, and quite often each song can be used as background music. Get ready for takeoff, âChampionâ starts off slow and picks up momentum, âWhy donât you please please move closer?â An overwhelming amount of electronic sounds and the vocalistâs high-pitched voice is cringe worthy.
âRequiem For Some Bandâ has more potential than the rest of the songs. Singing, âIs a lie still a lie if no one hears it?/Ghosts that come to me through the stereo/And thereâs nothing quite like it, the sound of leaving.â Please stop, lower the guitar chords, and focus on the music.
A notable song, âOn The Morning Of His Farewellâ gives off a positive message: âYou should feel free to be anything that you like,â but itâs wrapped up in too many instrumental noises.
Like Pioneers needs to find their âsignatureâ sound and stick to their roots. Find a niche and start rerecording quality music. Tokyo Police Club and Real Estate fans will enjoy.