|
 |
The BeesFree The Bees Virgin/EMI "Summer" is the first word that comes to my mind after listening to The Bees' new album 'Free The Bees' and at this time of the year that's a huge plus. Perhaps the biggest thing going for this album is the amazing atmosphere it creates; upbeat funk, jazz and reggae tunes that remind us of the balmy nights of the festival season. However, after listening to the twelve tracks you'd swear that you had heard each and every track before (or maybe your parents could). It's obvious The Bees have made little effort to explore anything new, from the lyrics ("I would like one glass of water and I would like to dance with your daughter"), to the seemingly untrained yet effective vocals of Paul Butler and the simple raw guitar. One thing that sets The Bees aside from the endless number of alternative-garage-rock-bands of the moment is their truly authentic retro sound. Recorded at the Abbey Road studios it's almost as though this band has stepped straight out of The Beatles' era on mid-60's vinyl. And that's almost the problem: while 'Free The Bees' is an incredibly relaxed and catchy album it does at times make you wonder why you're not listening to the real thing.  |
|
The latest issue available now!     |
All content copyright dB Magazine