I had heard about the band some time ago but never got around to giving them a listen. After looking them up on spotify and giving them a test run I have to say that they are one of the new best things. With a name like Stepdad and a picture or two of them that I had seen from when they performed at the Westcott Theatre in Syracuse I wasn't sure what they would sound like. But, after listening to them (on repeat for days) I can say that they aren't what I expected. They are a kind of Passion Pit re-imagining where the tunes are pumped full of more fun that you can imagine without losing any of musical integrity. Front man Ultramark epitomizes awesome with his fading hairline, thick beard, bright wardrobe, sunglasses and rotund frame. Their newest album "Wildlife Pop" will surely be one of the top albums on my 'best of 2012' list. Songs like "Must Land Running," "Will I Ever Dance Again" and the poppy power ballad that is "Treasure Hugs" make up one of the most consistent and entertaining albums of the year. Ever present 8-bit noises and Ultramark's high pitched falsetto will bring a smile to your face, and if something makes you happy than that something is something of note. A breath of fresh air, learning to ride a bike and all that kind of stuff; Wildlife Pop is almost like these things, it holds its own. The lyrics are really interesting in many of their songs as well, which isn't always the case in fun loving electronic music.
Good stuff. Good stuff.
4 out of 4 Buscemis! Huzzah!
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