The Montgomerys - Unnatural Selection

Fans of XTC and Andy Partridge(and Not Lame`s Rick Altizer, too), we call attention to The Montgomerys. Simply, spend some time w/ this one -- like `now`. Like the `great Andy`, lead singer/guitarist Peter Montgomery writes songs boasting powerful immediacy, melodies to hang your hat on, and emotive vocals that wrap themselves around you in a big way. Song after song of lucid, witty and inventive music is all over the place as the billy-club hooks hit hard and pepper the pop fan with a lustrous meditation on how to write great pop! Warmly, enthusiastically surrender to the charms of The Montgomerys, meditate on their greatness and thank Not Lame later. Written about a past project by Montgomery`s previous band, The Irresponsibles(whose "Quality Of Life" cd is now available again!), this bit applies even more directly to this project so we quote: "The band`s smart, funny lyrics and infectious melodic hooks are a breath of fresh air in a world where the words "pop hook" are frequently applied so undeservingly, as to render them almost meaningless."-AMG. There is an endless supply of great music laced with lush, melodic hooks that combine honest lyrical observation and wry metaphor. It`s more than just a very good hold-over for fans of Patridge inspired song-smitherly, The Montgomerys is just yr new favorite band who are unwilling to dial it in with established pop formula. Extremely Highly Recommended!

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