Sometimes, there comes along an album that is so supremely listenable and fun that it makes you want to smile and text everyone you know, telling them how lovely they are. This debut from Canadian cuties Born Ruffians is one of those albums.
Packed from beginning to end with great tracks, this album is relentlessly energetic, with great lyrics like “well all the girls seem to think you’re cool, it’s probably ‘cause you smell bad” and tight instrumentation. Coming across like a Canadian Foals, Born Ruffians have a strong DIY ethic to their sound, and with such unquestionable talent and near-perfect production on every track, this album is a joy to listen to.
This is intelligent indie-pop-rock (heck, they even name-drop Vonnegut for gawd’s sake) that gives us yet more proof that Canada is just bursting at the seams with talented young acts ready to make all the other indie pretenders feel silly. Pick: Little Garçon.
9/10
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