You Should Listen to...

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. In my opinion, CYHSY is the OG indie band of our time. This east-coast based band has been a prominent figure in indie music, at least in my mind, since 2005, and their latest album Hysterical puts emphasis on their ability to maintain a true DIY independent  foundation. Their third album was self-released in September of this year, ending the long-awaited gap since CYHSY's last release in 2007.

 Earlier this fall I had the opportunity to edit an interview my boss conducted with Sean Greenhalgh, reinforcing the band's humble demeanor and artistic drive.  So, I decided this album would be the prefect one to be my first album review on the oBitchuaries!

It is really a turn-on for me when bands open up their album with a tremendous first track, laying down the law for the rest of the set, and Clap Your Hands does just that. Same Mistake is not so much representative of a new Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, but rather a rejuvenation or revitalized one, after a four year wait, and is a great way to kick off Hysterical. The energizing dance beat continues with the next track Hyesterical, which given its name, seems to be the most developed and memorable song out of the 12 tracks.

 In all honesty, I used to have a hard time listening to some CYHSY because of the wild and often nonsensical vocals, but on this album, which seems to be slightly refined (in a good way!) is a easy and quite enjoyable listen. Sometimes I think "damn, this band is too good to be American" This is one of those bands.

Hysterical is dynamic, full, and vibrant. With bright tracks such as Misspent Youth, I suggest a nice pair of headphones for ultimate listening. Go. Listen. Now!

Peace <3 & (A)-
Chey