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Fast Romantics

Rating: NNN


Thanks to bands like Of Monsters and Men and Mumford & Sons, indie folk-pop bands are just as likely to have radio hits as Miley and Justin. Toronto-based Fast Romantics took advantage this past summer. Their super-catchy Funeral Song was all over the airwaves, bringing in new fans while satisfying long-time followers who’ve waited since 2009 for a new release.

Afterlife Blues is immediately likeable, but it often sounds too similar to its predecessors. Funeral Song starts off with plucky piano and a guitar riff that could be from the Walkmen’s latest album, while lead singer Matthew Angus’s vocal stylings could just as easily be swapped with Marcus Mumford’s. Referencing other bands and current trends is fine, but Fast Romantics seem to do so at the expense of developing their own sound. Luckily for them, they’ve got the musical chops to pull off an enjoyable album even if it fails to leave a lasting impression.

Top track: Funeral Song

Fast Romantics play the Garrison October 11.

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