Snappy Little Numbers (2018)
I've said in the past that Snappy Little Numbers has become one of those really trustworthy labels over the past few years. It feels like nearly everything they put out is fine tuned to appeal directly to me. Lawsuit Models is no exception to this. It's another great album filled with big hooks and 90s style rock tunes.
The thing that immediately jumps out as a comparison point for Lawsuit Models is the band Pollen. Especially the later, Wind Up records album Peach Tree. While musically, they are somewhat similar, each having a knack for crunchy guitars and simple, but extremely catchy riffs, it's really the vocals of one of the singers that evoke the memories of Pollen. There is a slight rasp, not to the extreme like a Frankie Stubbs, but one that evokes a warmth and a familiarity that allows the lyrics and melodies to really sink in.
There is another singer whose vocals lean towards a more straightforward punk rock delivery, but they're no less effective and these songs give the album a jolt and keeps things dynamic and interesting throughout. If it isn't obvious, I really dig this record. These guys may not be on your radar, but they really should be. Particularly if you're one of the dozen or so people that picked up Pollen CDs out of the $2 used bins during the 90s.
Lawsuit Models - Off The Pavement:
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