The Babies - Our House on the Hill

Oscillating between 50's poodle-skirt-era rockabilly, stripped-bare navel gazing and 60's surf rock, The  Babies' LP Our House on the Hill is as well-crafted as it is diverse. Formed by member of Vivian Girls and Woods, this record shows that this project deserves to be recognized as a force in its own right.

The duo gets the most out of their sound and their lyrics, as they seem to  know exactly how to present their material in the most infectious manner. This is the case for each song on the record regardless of mood or style and is a testament to the strong song-writing. Splitting the vocals between the band members is a wise decision, as each voice perfectly suits the tone of the given track.

Standouts of the record are "Mean", an acoustic downer about leaving a party after an argument with a significant other featuring a sterling sax solo, and "Baby", an incredibly catchy cry for attention.

 The songs on this record will be living in my head for the foreseeable future; luckily, they are welcome guests.

The Babies "Get Lost"

So, that Kanye remix was a little disappointing.

Luckily, I found a pleasant surprise with The Babies.  Comprised of one member each of Woods and Vivian Girls, respectively, The Babies pumped out a nice new-age, nostalgia-tinged, blog-tastic americana gem with "Get Lost".  Hopefully, the rest of the album is just as good.