From post-grunge Seattle comes the power-pop quartet
Super Deluxe and their upbeat, sugary songs bursting with catchy hooks and sing-along choruses. The band's debut album,
Famous, follows in the tradition of
the Posies and
Matthew Sweet, with Braden Blake's clear vocals merged with engaging harmonies. Blake and guitarist John Kirsch use a straightforward playing style with little or no distortion to create a strong, tight sound. With ten compact tracks,
Famous runs just over 30 minutes. Stand-out tracks include "She Came On" and "Holly's Dream Vacation."
Super Deluxe delivers cheerful pop that's not watered down or overly syrupy. ~ Tracy Frey