When a new band emerges, there’s always a tendency to define their music with those that have come before. The intense harmonies and vibrant, summery beats of Local Natives’ debut have drawn comparisons with Fleet Foxes, Vampire Weekend and other buzz bands of the past two years. All are valid, but what differentiates this Californian five-piece from the others is the feeling of collectiveness that exudes from Gorilla Manor.
The album is named after the house they shared together in Orange County and the result is a group of gifted young musicians who are clearly comfortable with each other’s musicianship. There’s a natural camaraderie to these songs, but the simple percussive extras and harmonious wails add personal moments throughout, giving Local Natives a vibrancy and uniqueness that so many of their peers lack. Yes, it’s poppy. Yes, it’s a summertime album. But from time to time it helps to feel rejuvenated.
What to listen out for.
Wide Eyes, Sun Hands, Cubism
When to listen to it.
Lying in hammock with a beer and some sunshine
Will we hear them again?
Local Natives’ stated intention is to avoid being a buzz band. Their acclaim from appearances at Austin’s South by South West festival earlier this year lifted them dangerously close to that status, however. They would do well to remain low-key for a while and build up a critical following before backing up Gorilla Manor with another of its ilk.
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