In an attempt to pull my weight around the Agitator compound, I am going to start posting some of my favorite bands and albums of any given moment. While probably not a daily occurrence, hopefully these posts will appear somewhat regularly.

My first album of choice is “All Your Summer Songs” by the band Saturday Looks Good to Me.

The album is basically a modern tribute to 1960′s AM pop radio. It is recorded almost entirely on 4-track but the lo-fi sound only enhances the authentic feel to most of the songs. Think Brian Wilson/Pet Sounds era Beach Boys. The whole record is incredibly catchy but because of its density its not something you get sick of after only a few listens. I’ve had the thing for 4-5 months now and I’m still hearing new instruments and different parts every time.

I actually saw the band last Friday, although I suppose I use the term band loosely. While the album is layered and dense, only three of the band members played the show in Chicago (rather than the normal 8-9). What I got was punked up/fast versions of some of my favorite pop songs. I didn’t mind too much because its always nice to hear new interpretations of familiar songs, but I did feel a little badly for the friends I brought along. When you appreciate a band for the intricacies and catchiness of the tunes, you notice when the live show is not as accessible as the album for the uninitiated. Still, on the chance that the full band might be there, I would still definitely check them out if they are coming to your town.

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