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Late Model Humans
War of the Worlds
By: Kate Stephenson — 6/17/2008
In the tradition of “I’m a Believer” (performed by The Monkeys and, later,
Smash Mouth), Late Model Humans rage and rollick in their new album
War of the Worlds. Funky and spunky, their songs are catchy and
pleasantly entertaining. Humorous and playful, insightful and reflective,
tongue in cheek, music that knows how to have fun and make fun of itself.
With hints of Country Western and Ska, War of the Worlds offers a
mixture of sounds and rhythms that create a fun atmosphere of easy
listening light rock that is satisfying to the party and the chill crowds. With
influences like the Ramones, Pink Floyd and Hank Williams, Late Model
Humans have a fluid alternative rock persona that offers diversity in lyrics,
delivery, vocal style, and geographic locality. From pining after a “Texas
Girl”, to evoking the deadly aspirations of a “Tennessee Boy”, to making
love in the “Eiffel Tower”, to inhabiting the “Invisible Prison” of the mind,
Late Model Humans lyrically traverse the globe, taking us on a whirlwind
tour of the world according to the indie rock perspective of War of the
Worlds.
It’s easy to battle your demons while listening to War of the Worlds. It
seems almost cruel to have such a good time toe tapping and finger
snapping to “Sweet Agony”. This album will make you want to “Shout
Halleluiah” (Glory be!) with glee.
An interesting juxtaposition to the rest of the album, the dénouement is an
evocative slow song that leaves the listener wondering and wanting more.
You’ll commiserate with the loss of “Honey Belle”, a wonderfully sweet
country-inspired ballad of heart break. And you’ll ponder what other
musical gems the Late Model Humans have up their sleeves.
Late Model Humans have touched on something in War of the Worlds that
sets of endorphin rockets.
Late Model Humans
War of the Worlds
By: Kate Stephenson — 6/17/2008
In the tradition of “I’m a Believer” (performed by The Monkeys and, later,
Smash Mouth), Late Model Humans rage and rollick in their new album
War of the Worlds. Funky and spunky, their songs are catchy and
pleasantly entertaining. Humorous and playful, insightful and reflective,
tongue in cheek, music that knows how to have fun and make fun of itself.
With hints of Country Western and Ska, War of the Worlds offers a
mixture of sounds and rhythms that create a fun atmosphere of easy
listening light rock that is satisfying to the party and the chill crowds. With
influences like the Ramones, Pink Floyd and Hank Williams, Late Model
Humans have a fluid alternative rock persona that offers diversity in lyrics,
delivery, vocal style, and geographic locality. From pining after a “Texas
Girl”, to evoking the deadly aspirations of a “Tennessee Boy”, to making
love in the “Eiffel Tower”, to inhabiting the “Invisible Prison” of the mind,
Late Model Humans lyrically traverse the globe, taking us on a whirlwind
tour of the world according to the indie rock perspective of War of the
Worlds.
It’s easy to battle your demons while listening to War of the Worlds. It
seems almost cruel to have such a good time toe tapping and finger
snapping to “Sweet Agony”. This album will make you want to “Shout
Halleluiah” (Glory be!) with glee.
An interesting juxtaposition to the rest of the album, the dénouement is an
evocative slow song that leaves the listener wondering and wanting more.
You’ll commiserate with the loss of “Honey Belle”, a wonderfully sweet
country-inspired ballad of heart break. And you’ll ponder what other
musical gems the Late Model Humans have up their sleeves.
Late Model Humans have touched on something in War of the Worlds that
sets of endorphin rockets.