September 2010

Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin

Let It Sway

All the great band names are apparently taken.  Thankfully Missouri’s indie-pop heroes Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin (SSLYBY) are soldiering on anyway.    Their third proper album Let It Sway is perfect, graceful and intelligent.  And why not?  It was produced by a guy who knows a thing or two about good indie rock, Death Cab’s Chris Walla.  But the real star is the band’s songwriting.  Nothing on Let It Sway feels forced.  Great lyrics, monster hooks, and comfortable sounds are everywhere.  Clearly, SSLYBY are ready for the indie rock big leagues.  Despite their name.

Download: "Back In The Saddle", "Sink/Let It Sway", "Banned (By The Man)", "My Terrible Personality", "Everlyn", "Stuart Gets Lost Dans Le Metro", "All Hail Dracula!", "Critical Drain"