“Sing Song Sung”
from the EP Sing Song Sung
2006
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Last month Irish-turned-L.A. rock band La Rocca released their first EP, Sing Song Sung, and are enjoying some early success in Austrailia and increasing media praise here in the states.
The title track “Sing Song Sung” features a beat and bass line reminiscent of the Strokes, but with engaged vocals and lots of bells, it’s much more satisfying. At just over two minutes, it’s just catchy enough to leave you wishing for an extra 30 seconds.
If Bruce Springsteen still had balls, he would do a cover of ”Sketches (20 Something Life”). It was written for him. Oh, and there’s a super annoying keyboard riff. Rouding out the EP is “Home,” which runs parallel to something from Radiohead‘s OK Computer, and “Cambodia,” which has a New Orleans-feel reminiscent of World Leader Pretend.
Overall, a surprisingly strong and mature EP. Their debut full-length The Truth comes in May.