The Whitsundays - The Whitsundays (2008)

Say what you will about Canada, but they know how to raise some inspired musicians. Hailing from Edmonton, the Whitsundays bring us pleasant indie pop that's heavy on 60's psychedelic-pop influence circa the Zombies and the Kinks. An additional note of interest: they share members with groups Faunts (dream pop) and Shout Out Out Out Out (electro rock).

A few tracks play through without leaving too much of a lasting impression, but when they hit the mark it's pop bliss. Tracks like "Sorry James" and "Falling Over" have me transfixed for their respective 2:44 and 3:41 durations. Another strong tune is "It Must Be Me," which shares a passing resemblence to the Zombies' "The Way I Feel Inside." Overall it's a fairly strong debut, and I can't wait to see where they go from here.

Streamable Track: "Falling Over"


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