Is it a hit? (With Love And Squalor - We Are Scientists)

Member Name: ChemicalRomance

Product:	With Love And Squalor - We Are Scientists
Date:	20/05/08 (30 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: The catchy - ness of 99% of the songs

Disadvantages: The album has to end sumwhere !

'With Love and Squalor' was the debut album from California's We Are Scientists. This three piece first introduced their edgy indie-pop to the world in 2004/5 depending when you discovered them! To a mixed response, the album gave a new edge to the UK music scene in October 2005 when this album was released.
Each track follows on from the previous, each sits nicely with the next and are catchy, featuring the pre-released singles of;
~ Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt,
~ It's a Hit,
~ The Great Escape.

~~ Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt ~~
With an instantly recognisable riff to start it, this track is a great opener, displaying the vocal talents of Keith Murray. It is 3.12 of pure indie rock to get you jumping around in your bedroom, doing your ironing or driving!

~~This Scene is Dead ~~
Following on from track one, it continues to keep you bouncing around. The lyrics, are more than likely reflective of at least one night out in your life1

~~ Inaction ~~
One of my favourite tracks of the entire album. The lyrics stick in my head for hours, and left me singing for days. Id have to say despite never seeing this band live that this would be the most crows surfing worthy track of the set!

~~ Can't Lose ~~
The fourth track off this fantastic album. Again lyrically the track describes a lot of drunken antics that most of the listeners will have experiences.. A definite teenage track!

~~ Callbacks ~~
This track particularly reminds me of the E4 show 'skins' it has quick paced lyrics worthy of a teenagers diary. Never the less if you are a fan of fun indie, then this is perfect for you.

~~ Cash Cow ~~
All through this album riffs maintain an incredibly prominent place in each track, and this is no exception! Another track that shows Keith Murray's vocal talents and Michael Tapper's drum skills.

~~ It's A Hit ~~
The most well known track that never gets old! Played so much and made famous by the lyrics 'I've been hit,' a track that is guaranteed to get me on the floor!

~~ The Great Escape ~~
Accompanied by a great video, this song is a great shower track or even karaoke for that matter. The cord sequence throughout is another that will stay in you head for hours.

~~ Textbook ~~
The slowest track on this album, could be accused of being a bit boring and tedious, but despite this it does have meaning to the lyrics! ' Having every question answered isn't gonna help at all' does give you cause to think

~~ Lousy Reputation ~~
My definitive favourite track, one I always have on when I'm getting ready to go out. Making me sing out so loud its such a feel good track! With heavy bass and strong guitar you really can't go wrong!

~~ Worth the Wait ~~
The penultimate track, starts strong and carries on that way, has a great bass riff that will get you nodding your head.

~~ What's the Word ~~
The drum beat at the beginning does make you wonder about the direction of this track, but a few seconds in the trademark riffs and vocals kick in. for the ultimate end to a brilliant album.

This album is pretty difficult to put into words, but if you are a fan of anything like The Futureheads, Maximo Park or Plain White T's you are sure to like this album! Give it a try in a lot of places at the moment its on offer for under £10!

Summary: Indie-pop catchiness