Have You Heard? Freelance Whales

Freelance Whales are a band i never thought i would like. I don't know why, maybe it was the fact that their debut album Weathervanes was too well produced and highly polished for my liking. Maybe it was a hesitation at the use of synth effects on the album or it could have been because i just didn't like the "post emo" label attached to the band.

Either way, after listening to the album from start to finish i realised that Weathervanes was probably the most underrated album of 2010. It's more indie pop then post-emo, however i can see the resemblance to the original emo bands of the 90's and 00's. Perhaps the best way to describe them is Postal Service goes Folk.

A strange but intriguing blend of folk and synth instruments combine to make a compelling album. The harmonies are superb and so are the lyrics. The hooks in this album will grab from the moment you hear them and grow every listen after. Have a listen to these two tracks, but its really worth listening to the album through.

If you like indie pop songs with great hooks then Freelance Whales will do it for you.

Starring:

Generator Second Floor:

and this is to show how good they are live:

Have fun!