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!
I’ve been keeping an eye out for news about this band since I heard them on ‘Summer’s Here’ comp.
Thanks for the info.!
Gav: Brilliant band, brilliant album! Any news from Letterbox records, btw?
Big sale on at the moment – CDs for £1.99.
And only two copies of The Arrogants album left.
No news on new signings though. I just don’t have the time at the moment.