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Many pop-rock bands these days often try to devise a ‘poppy’ sound in order to attract a wider audiences. Bands that do this usually lose their individuality and that extra something that makes their sound unique. Boston Band The Organ Beats have crafted a delightful pop-rock album that is most certainly not generic and loads of fun to listen to.
Anyone who has listened to Damone will instantly recognize Noelle LeBlanc’s powerful yet soothing vocals. Her voice has a nice organic sound to it and doesn’t ever try to emulate other contemporary female rock vocalists with screams or growls. She does a nice job throughout the whole album with her vocal and guitar work.
You can tell from the start of the album that it a very poppy sound but it’s very pleasing to the ear and quite addicting. With solid dream beats and tasty guitar licks, the album is filled with delightful melodies that have a consistent sound and never let it drag on. I did notice that I started to zone out towards the end of the album. It’s not that the songs weren’t as good it’s just that they didn’t continue to grab my attention like the songs in the beginning. The lack of hooks in the end caused me not to pay attention but the songs were good no doubt. It just takes a few listens to really digest it.
Tracks such as ‘Chilly Breeze of May’, ‘Sleep When We Are Dead’, and ‘Brand Me a Fool’ are among the album’s best. They are very radio-friendly and although that may not have been the intention of the band, it works very well. The only song the bothered me a bit was ‘Time To Go.’ It’s pop-sound was almost too much for me espeically with the inclusion of nonsensical lyrics repeating over and over again: “whoa oh oh oh oh/whoa oh oh oh oh .” As much as it bothered me I could tell that this is still a song I could rock out to, even dance to!
The Organ Beats put on a good show with this record. It’s got catchy tunes and plenty danceable tracks as well. A lot of pop-rock bands over the years have gotten tiring and hackneyed but this band manages to stay fresh. Their album is suitable to most audiences and anyone willing to give it a chance will definitely enjoy it.
WRITTEN BY: JOE CARDENAS
Boston three-piece the Organ Beats rock out with a blend of pop hooks and indie rock intensity that creates for a very fresh sound on their album “Sleep When We Are Dead.”
Rising from the ashes of the band Damone, the Organ Beats employ the musical talents of a sibling duo plus a long time friend to create their nostalgic indie power-pop sound. Taking a page right out of guitar-rock history, the Organ Beats use everything that came before them and piece it together into a straight forward fist pumping anthemic sound that could easily have come from another decade. But this is not an insult at all. Instead, it endears the listener that much more to the eclecticism of the Organ Beats. The female vocals channel the pop of Bananarama, the intelligence and art of the Breeders, and the tortured feeling of Evanescence. The wild guitar work and insistent drumming also heralds back to a mix of New Wave pop-rock, angsty, current hardcore, and alternative brashness. In the end, the Organ Beats cannot be compared to any other band because they are doing something wholly inventive and their own, throwing the playbook out the window.
“Sleep When We Are Dead” begins with “The Chilly Breeze of May,” introducing some very catchy beats complementing Kim Deal-ish sweet female vocals. This is a great song to open the record, immediately putting the Organ Beats in a class of their own, with an ultra catchy Fallout Boy-style chorus. The emo comparisons are there, but this band is a million miles above the current rock clones.
“The Movie” starts out with a familiar lion roaring and then rips right into a cathartic dark anthemic rock song with a notorious backbeat. Very awesome and melancholy. Instant teenage classic.
Leaving behind depression, “Time to Go” jumps right back in to a pop hook-laden rock song with some seriously mean guitar work. Joan Jett fans beware, the Organ Beats are giving all female-fronted rockers a run for their money.
While there isn’t a bad song on this album, some notable tracks include the title song, “Never Gonna Make it Out of Here Alive” and “Happy Birthday.”
“Sleep When We Are Dead” is an intense trip down memory lane, culminating in one of the most rocking pieces of nine song mayhem to come out in a long time. This record is truly amazing for what it accomplishes, as an amalgamation of the best parts of rock ‘n’ roll, turning the music scene on its ear. But aside from the sheer craftiness of this album, the Organ Beats simply rock out, leaving a trail of critics amused and wondering where this three-piece came from. The answer is simple: They are the new face of rock ‘n’ roll.
Boston rockers The Organ Beats are full of contradictions. Vocalist/guitarist Noelle Leblanc’s petit frame hides booming vocals that demand her audience’s full attention, and the band’s layered sound and energetic aura would suggest they are more than a trio. Fiery both live and on record, the band is youthful yet experienced, playful yet intensely focused.
The “experienced” part of the equation might have something to do with the fact that siblings Noelle and drummer Danny have been playing together since youth, and fronted and managed international pop-rock sensation Damone as teenagers. The Organ Beats’ music, however, stems from an artistic awakening that Noelle experienced while living tucked away in the woods of Vermont. Add to the mix Mikey’s gritty rhythms on bass, and you get a catchy power-pop sound influenced by rock greats Foo Fighters and Guns N’ Roses, but with throaty, tenacious female vocals.
With the recent release of a 9-track album, Sleep When We Are Dead, and a string of performances in the upcoming weeks, The Organ Beats are proving themselves as a band to watch closely in 2010. When it comes to playing live, being tour veterans has definitely not left the band members jaded – they have already played several high-energy Boston shows this year, complete with wild hair, witty jokes, and an engaging stage presence regardless of the size of the crowd.
Hey guys check out Various Artists – The Haiti Project – it’s a music compilation that was put together by Round Records UK . It’s a digital download for $8.38 – It includes 16 tracks from various artists. All proceeds go to Haiti relief efforts. Our song ‘Happy Birthday’ is one of the tracks. We are glad to be a part of this. Here’s the link: Various Artists – The Haiti Project
Organ Beats was up next, the new project from former Damone frontwoman Noelle LeBlanc. The vision of this beautiful, talented young woman pounding on a 1980 Les Paul Custom tuned to drop D captivated my attention for pretty much the entire show. I normally don’t believe in love at first sight, but love at first sound is exactly what happened in this case. To date I’ve rarely heard a singer that had such spot on vocals live, and in such a small setting. There was no searching for notes, they were just there. The vocals took on a Juliana Hatfield meets Paramore feel, with this huge rock undertone that even had some elements of Hum. What kind of gal is she? Well she snot rocketed across the stage before moving right into what I thought was their best song of the night, ‘Never Gonna Make It Out Of Here Alive’. It was an epic song and by far the biggest crowd pleaser of the set. The Organ Beats’ set featured perfectly timed drums, powerful and dirty bass, and crunchy guitar – laced with beautiful heart-stopping vocals. An incredible effect, to say the least. Nearing the end of the set, they covered AC/DC’s ‘Shake A Leg’ and absolutely tore the house down.
Sleep When We Are Dead heralds the arrival of The Organ Beats, a rock n roll/pop/indie hybrid from Boston. With a dynamic mix of powerful melody, crunching guitar riffs and some top notch drumming, the 9 tracks are over in no time but the album is a sweet as it is short. The title track highlights musical ability and superb production making it hard to believe this is only a three-piece. The introduction to “No One Can Tell You” makes interesting use of sampled raindrops set to the sound of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” which sets the scene perfectly before a rock ballad consisting of superb vocals and whining guitar solos kick in. This is a great collection of indie power-pop, lamenting insecurity and depression whilst championing love and optimism, all crammed into just over half an hour.
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