This very well may be the most repeated song I've listened for the last two weeks. I'm not kidding; it's just getting worse and worse. I get up in the morning and what do I have playing while I'm putting on a brisk, new pair of Champion briefs? Conspiracy of Owls. Who do I play while I have two hours of Latin homework that holds no hope for me in the future unless I want to shave my head and become a friar? Conspiracy of Owls. What do I play from my dorm room at full blast while I'm taking a number 2 in the bathroom across the hall? Conspiracy of Owls (the guys know what I'm talking about).
Detroit, Michigan's Conspiracy of Owls is one of the most nostalgic, but fresh bands I've heard in awhile (ironic, I know). As I've said before, the ability to write consistent, catchy pop songs is not an easy talent to possess, but these guys blow it out of the water. They have everything: Beach Boy harmonies, danelectro guitars (shout out to buddy and bandmate James Maniscalco), and awesome song titles (Ancient Robots, Tower of Diamonds).
Their song, "The New Me," has been that song on repeat almost everyday. Vocalist and guitarist John Krautner sounds like, and I'm not overstating this by no means, if Brian Wilson was 24 years old again and played beach bingo parties until the sun came up. The reverb on the guitars is delightful, the harmonies sweet and succulent, and the lyrics wishful and at ease. The part that gets me every time is the small trill in Krautner's voice when he harmonizes in the chorus.
Big shout out to friend of mine and great music taster Frank Campbell for introducing these guys to me.
Conspiracy of Owls :: The New Me by Beachtapes
--Mike
Woooooo shout out
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