Something with Doghouse Records has been clicking with me recently. First I got hooked on Weatherbox's American Art, and now I can't get enough of one of the label's up-and-coming artists, Mansions. The product of Christopher Browder, Mansion's newest album New Best Friends is a gem full of reverb-soaked pop tunes that have a certain bite and wit to it. Another noticeable thing about the album is the intimacy Browder creates with songs such as "Holidaze", "Curacao Blue", and "Insulated". Browder's voice, which is eerily reminiscent of early Straylight Run John Nolan, haunts all his tunes in a manner that recalls Kevin Devine's slower tracks. Next lazy late night that comes your way, flip the lights off an let this album wash over you. For fans of Kevin Devine, Jesse Lacey, and Say Anything.
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Talk Talk Talk - Mansions
Gotta Be Alone - Mansions
Insulated - Mansions
"'Cause all you do is talk, talk, talk all about yourself, self, self..."
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