Tune In Saturdays: The Teeth
There's something happening in Philly (and thereabouts I guess, if you include the Spinto Band). But, my little love affair with Dr. Dog has already spawned two more with the likes of last week's feature, and this week's, The Teeth. There's elements of so many bands that I like in their music, and they manage to keep some punkish credentials without being annoying.
From popmatters:
"You’re My Lover Now combines the vocal theatrics of CYHSY (Clap Your Hands and Say Yeah) with the Beatleseque qualities of Dr Dog, but what really sets them apart is their chameleon-like ability to take elements from so many beloved indie bands and make that new mixed-up sound completely their own. At times, the Teeth sound like the Decemberists without the finishing school, Belle and Sebastian minus the Scottish Catholic-school-kid reserve, and Modest Mouse sans crippling existential angst. If the best parts of your record collection somehow got mashed up together by Morrissey, John Lennon, and Joe Strummer, You’re My Lover Now would be the end result."
The Teeth - Bessie (mp3)
The Teeth - Yellow (video)