Thursday, November 15, 2012

The Zolas come out with a great new LP Ancient Mars

I honestly didn't know much about The Zolas till recently.  Ancient Mars is their second LP and a really good entry in the jam packed 2012 calendar.  Listening to them, you get a definite west coast vibe.  They're from Vancouver, British Columbia, so I guess that still counts as west coast.  Their music is in the same world as Two Door Cinema Club and just as catchy.  I hope they get some videos up for Ancient Mars to give them more exposure.

"Observatory" is the song that really made me think of Two Door Cinema Club.  It has that same catchy hook and lyrical style.  "I want to read your book but don't want to break the spine." Can't go wrong with pop lyrics like that.


"Local Swan" is another stand out track from Ancient Mars.  The piano on this song for me really is the driving force.  It reminds me of an older Keane song.  I'm a fan of any band that has lyrics that pull you in and make you sing along on a second listen.

I remember in one of my many trips to Canada, I was reminded that they play over 60 percent local music.  Meaning, there was a gluttony of Bryan Adams and Celine Dion on the air. Thankfully, Canada has a ton of great new talent and playing local music doesn't mean that kind of torture.  Anyhow, "Knot In My Heart" is another favorite of mine from Ancient Mars.  The entire album is worth picking up.

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