White Rabbits at the Mercury Lounge tonight
White Rabbits
‚”Fort Nightly”
Say Hey Records, 2007
It’s surely cheesy to describe a record as a toe-tapper, but the White Rabbits new album just inspires over-caffeinated, impatient foot motions. The entire record is an energetic affair, moving forward at a jittery pace that makes you think the band’s six members all have important dinner reservations after their recording session. Far from resulting in a sloppy product, ‚”Fort Nightly” is a tight, polished, upbeat collection that sounds like The Stokes would if they existed in the mid-eighties. From the opener, the catchy, frenetic ‚”Kid on My Shoulders” to the much more mellow “I Used To Complain, Now I Don’t,” White Rabbits demonstrate an incredible range. Other standout tracks include the ska-influenced ‚”March of the Camels” and the charming, swingy ‚”Navy Wives.” By putting together a record than remains high-energy throughout and being willing to cross genres, White Rabbits might just rise above their ‚”next Brooklyn buzz band” status and have a lasting career.
Show deets: Wed 5/02, 10:00 PM, The Cribs, White Rabbits, The Jealous Girlfriends, Mercury Lounge 21+ $15
