The Archibalds – Easy Living (Superpop!)
By Doug Freeman • Feb 5th, 2009 • Category: Sound Reviews |
In 2007, the Archibalds released their excellent but little heard debut O Camellia, which was an eclectic romp of southern music styles. Incorporating head Archibald Joey Thompson’s southern rock and country leanings with bassist and meticulous Superpop! producer Seth Gibbs’ love of Screw hip-hop and club hits, the result was an impressive genre-bending sound that fell alongside the Gourds for sheer virtuosity and surprise. Add to that Pete Stafford’s lap steel and clever lyrics that unwind white trash tales in vivid detail, and the local quartet has proven one of the most inventive and exciting young bands in town. Their sophomore LP, Easy Living impressively follows suit, but with much more focus and direction.
