Artist: FUN.
Album: Aim and Ignite
Released: August 25th 2009
Label: Nettwerk Records
Half-life: the length of summer in your climate
When the leaves begin to turn there is inevitably one debate amongst music fans that is as traditional and routine as the changing of seasons. The “ALBUM OF THE SUMMER” debate. Arriving at the party just a little late is New York trio Fun. Consisting of members of the much under appreciated The Format (Vocalist Nate Ruess), the even more so under appreciated Steel Train (Guitarist Jack Antonoff) and critical Indie darlings Anathallo (Percussionist Andrew Dost) Fun. can best be described as new vintage pop. While still with one foot firmly planted in the Format songbook, vocalist Nate Reuss has continued to pursue the themes of what drew people to his songs in the first place. Tales of self-discovery, adventure, and hopeless romanticism are the backdrop to Reuss’ tales of big city life on Aim and Ignite. Musically, Fun. are at their best when they are paying homage to the musical icons of the 1960’s. One listen to the Paul Simon “Graceland” influence on “Take your time (Coming Home”) and you’ll know what I’m referring to. Whether it’s the gospel choir harmonies in “Barlight” or a slow rolling Pink Floyd-esque drum fill in “Roman Candle” It’s the nods to Rock N Roll’s past, that gives hope for a bright future for the boys in Fun.
RIYL: The Format, The Beach Boys, and Van Morrison
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