Little Red riding on the goodness wave

Now I have been a giant supporter of Little Red for quite some time as you may know by previous posts and/or if you know me in a non-digital way and have had to deal with me constantly going on and on and on and on and on and such and such and so forth and so forth etc etc meow cat blargh roof bark nay....

So if you have met/read/heard (probable)/seen or just pondered about how much I constantly rant about these guys you would totally appreciate why I would then write this entry. The entry. The review of Little Red's latest album, Midnight Remember.

I like most fans of the doo-wop early writings of a band so obviously influenced by 1950's lifestyle, enter the absorbing stage of the music appreciation life cycle (yep, i just said that) with a fairly clear idea of earlier writings, earlier performances, earlier experiences and thus a clear idea of things to come.... naive, I know.

So with this naivety, I like James and his peach jump into the boogie bag and allow my senses to be hijacked on a voyage of niceties, harmonies, whimsicality and more importantly musicality.

Coca-cola this aint.

I am welcomed to the Little Red palace of a mature, grown and enhanced musicality, carrying undertones of animal collective with the clear, concise and beautifully constructed lyrical textures of a group clearly defined by growth, experience and a wish to solidify their place upon the stoop. Get A Life is a track that welcomes, while also alerting you to the fact - you do not know what we are capable of, you couldn't, we haven't done it yet, but check this out.

Heralding Slow Motion, Forget About Your Man and the instantly recognisable Rock It, this track sets about the task of educating us while only allowing the courtesy bus as our vantage point as to ensure we see, but we do not get hasty and damage slash or gauge.

The ensuing tracks, like a weepish pup, allow us to get slightly closer with time, allowing a touch, a word, a subtle meow and as such we are educated to its beauty and shocked by its capabilities. The positivity reflected in the early works of Little Red is not lost, by no means, and if anything the light touches of their signature harmonies, doo-wop styles do nothing less than create a sort of longing for more.

The hit single Rock It carries much of the original vibe Little Red presented us with in earlier tracks such as Coca Cola and Witch Doctor while continuing to build on a clearly more complex sound. A sound this particular listener is impressed by.

The album goes onto to build on its story and takes you, the passenger, on a delightful voyage across mountainous landscapes of harmonious treats.

I would, if i had such a system rate this highly with stars, smileys, thumbs, likes or whatever, but instead I will just recommend you have a listen. You will notice I have not included links to any of the new songs as I want you to seek these yourself, but I have included the great clip for the wonderful, Witchdoctor... enjoy and take care peeps.

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