Eureka! Yup, I’m a little late, but I finally got my hands on Eureka, the third album from Mother Mother, a talented and under-appreciated quintet from Vancouver, British Columbia. Definitely worth the wait for this diverse collection of alt-country-dance-funkadelic-harmonic rock. It’s impossible to classify their sound as anything but original; they sound like Mother Mother, period. And, that’s just fine for open-minded rock and roll animals like myself.
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The album is pretty damn entertaining and definitely worth a few listems. I strongly recommend giving it a few spins (and “yes” it is available on vinyl), as these ditties grow on you.
Eureka is produced by Ryan Guldemold, the band’s principal writer, lead guitarist and male vocalist. Mother Mother also features the vocals of Ryan’s sister Molly and Jasmin Parkin and their three part harmonies are found throughout. Those smooth harmonies coupled with their quirky distinctive music deliver a handful of unique infectious tunes.
The first four tracks are all excellent. “Chasing It Down” kicks off the album. The song is a roller coaster ride of mixed tempos, and features a hook from Ryan’s distinctive falsetto that will bounce in your head for days. The harmonies from the ladies and 70’s influenced organ riffs are unique and entertaining. It is followed by “The Stand” the first single released by the band, which features a humorous Boy vs. Girl call-and-answer vocal performance from all three singers. The song is not great, but the lyrics are, as evidenced by Ryan explaining his vices; “There’s women on bikes or just women who straddle.”
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“Baby Don’t Dance” is my favorite track off of the album. I reflexively cranked up the volume to this tune, and it became an instant favorite and is just a total blast to listen to. Fantastic vocals, great keys, cool bass and guitar. Simply described, it’s just a great party song, possibly one of my Top 10 for the year. You may find yourself reminiscing about classic B-52 dance tunes. “Original Sin” gets off to a mediocre musical start, but the vocals as usual are superb, with all three vocalists playing key roles. It’s another one that you’ll find yourself singing along with.
Those first four tunes are all very strong. Afterwards, some of the songs seem a bit over-produced, but do a good job highlighting the band’s intricate harmonies and clear musical talent, including bassist Jeremy Page and Ali Siadat on drums.
“Simply Simple” is a beautiful song with amazing lyrics from Ryan, clearly showcasing the high end of his great range. Again the harmonies are dead on. They remind me of the beautiful harmonies from the 90’s talented yet under-the-radar Voice of the Beehive. “Simply Simple” is immediately followed by “Problems,” which again accentuates the band’s incredible diversity. This ditty hearkens back to the more rockabilly sound from their earlier recordings. The guitar is great, Jeremy Page’s bass is superbly hypnotic, and it’s just a blast to listen to. “Oleander” is a big song that again features great vocals, and nice keys.
The remainder of the songs are enjoyable, if not unremarkable. I feel as though the band was trying to highlight their musicianship, harmonies and diversity. Personally, I’d prefer a few more like “Baby Don’t Dance!”
Check out the album linked below from iTunes, where you can get the entire thing, plus a few bonus tracks for an excellent price of $7.99.
Artist: Mother Mother
Album: Eureka
Released: 2011
Style: Indie rock
Format: MP3 320Kbps
Size: 97 Mb
Tracklist:
01 – Chasing It Down
02 – The Stand
03 – Baby Don’t Dance
04 – Original Spin
05 – Born In A Flash
06 – Simply Simple
07 – Problems
08 – Aspiring Fires
09 – Getaway
10 – Far In Time
11 – Oleander
12 – Calm Me Down
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01 – Chasing It Down
02 – The Stand
03 – Baby Don’t Dance
04 – Original Spin
05 – Born In A Flash
06 – Simply Simple
07 – Problems
08 – Aspiring Fires
09 – Getaway
10 – Far In Time
11 – Oleander
12 – Calm Me Down
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Previously on NewAlbumReleases.net:
- November 1, 2018 -- Mother Mother – Dance & Cry (2018)
- February 20, 2017 -- Mother Mother – No Culture (2017)
- August 18, 2012 -- Mother Mother – The Sticks (2012)