What happens when you combine alt-country with 60's pop? You get the new self-titled album from California rock group Limbeck.Limbeck has soaked up much of the music that southern California was known for in the 60s. The album is littered with catchy bits of melodies the are reminiscent of The Beach Boys, The Mamas and the Papas and The Association. The backing vocals and harmonies also have a very 60's pop vibe.
What makes Limbeck unique is that they combine their 60's pop influences with alt-country. The tracks heavily resemble bands like The Old 97s and early Wilco.
The lead vocals fall somewhere between Jeff Tweedy (Wilco) and Chris Collingwood (Fountains of Wayne). They're gritty yet a little nasal, sitting perfectly in the mix.
The records includes groovy upbeat tunes like "Wake Up" and "Let's Get Crazy" which mix a groove based verse with a jangly, hooky chorus. The rhythm section (bassist Justin Entsminger/drummer Jon Phillip) is tight with Entsminger and Phillip locking like a couple of seasoned session players.
The closing track, "Sunset Limited," is a charming mid-tempo song with a country groove. The song is complete with pedalsteel guitar and lyrics that evoke images of deserted deserts of the southwest.
On Limbeck's self-titled album, each song plays with the balance between pop and alt-country. Some are more one than the other which gives the album a great flow keeps the record from getting boring. This album is a solid effort and one you don't want to miss.
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Limbeck will play at the Cat's Cradle on August 26 with The Format, Piebald, Steel Train and Reubens Accomplice. The band will play third. Doors are at 6:30pm and the show is at 7:30pm. Tickets are available via etix.com.
Download Limbeck via iTunes
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