So as it turns out, one of my best chums from college is in a band called The 1900s. I already knew that, of course. What I didn’t know until last week is that the band is making some noise, and seems to have garnered a healthy hipster following (not to mention a flattering review from All Music Guide). Their sound is retro, and like nothing else out there right now. At least that I’ve heard. Little bit Velvet Underground (isn’t everyone?), plus some Bread, some Fleetwood Mac, some New Pornographers, some THEM, and, mostly, lots and lots of 70s AM Gold. Listen closely, and you might even pick up some Leo Sayer in there (okay, just kidding).

The 70s vibe is present in their live show, too (they just played D.C. Rock ‘n’ Roll Hotel). Lead singer Edward Anderson donned cords with a fat brown belt, a starchy western shirt, and a pageboy-meets-hippie haricut–looking like a cross between Danny Partridge and a young Van Morrison. Co-singers Caroline Donovan and Jeanine O’Toole belt out some nice harmonies on a few tunes, and lead on others, but always sing with a cool, Nico-like detachment. My friend Charlie Ransford plays bass.

Listen to all of their new album here. My five-star selection for this week is “Georgia,” track two.

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