Seven More Minutes, The Rentals (Maverick)
Barcelona, Spain must be an inspirational place.
Matt Sharp, bassist for Weezer and driving force behind the Rentals, wrote or co-wrote this wonderful album’s songs in that city and even named one of the tunes after it.
Besides references to discos and transvestites, the song features commanding guitar, a compelling hook and kicky electronic fuzz.
It’s the coolest tune the Pixies never did.
And though the apparent influence of other bands – including the Beatles – pops up throughout, the Rentals are no mere imitators.
Of course, one expects impressive things from a band who’s collaborators include Blur’s Damon Albarn and Elastica’s Donna Matthews.
The result is a delightful mix of pop, punk and powerful hooks that’s at turns lighthearted and ominous.
She Says It’s Alright pairs a gentle, little tune with lyrics that painfully convey a lover’s indifference.
The hard rocking Keep Sleeping hints at the ugliness of possessiveness: “When you leave your friends for me/the itinerary is a thousand places we could be.”
--Heidi Johnson-Wright
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