Los Angeles-based quartet Princeton will release their debut album “Cocoon of Love” on the fine Kanine Records this Tuesday, the 29th of September. I first heard the band on their wonderful, self-released “Bloomsbury EP” from 2008, and soon after, I invited them to be a part of our own “Summer’s here!”  compilation. Their music is warm, charming, intelligent pop, with the classic pop- melodies that make you smile and lyrics that makes you think “ah, well said”. “Cocoon of love” is a pleasant listen, – very consistent and good for the ears, still full of surprises and variations. It’s something about the vocals too, but I can’t put it into words, – they just fit the instruments and the music so perfectly…

I am easy to satisfy when a band adds strings and trumpets to their songs, – not that many trumpets here, but lots of strings, – and the melodies…aahhhh! The melodies and harmonies are  Princeton’s strong side, and there are plenty of goodies on this album, – from the lovely opener “Sadie and Andy” via the beautiful “Sylvie” to the slow and calm “the wild” with its “la-di-da” chorus and 3/4 beat. Highly recommended!

MP3: Princeton – Calypso Gold