In some respects, Kansas'
Pomeroy makes light, noodly, hip-hop-inspired rock funk similar to
the Red Hot Chili Peppers,
Sublime, or a less-vibrant
Black Eyed Peas. The vocals of
David Fairbanks on "Summer Night" work with a welcome high whine, holding up well during a big pop chorus, and "Rebound" nearly manages to be effortless filter funk/disco without the obvious electronics. But
Cocoon Club is a little too prim for its own good. Everything feels too tight and jerky here to really get things moving and the band doesn't really have the writing skills to match the warmth of their sound.