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Freaks of
Frequency: Self-Titled
For any of you out there who have grown tired of todays trendy, whining indie rockers, Freaks of Frequency may be a relief to you. I tossed this album in my stereo, and I was suddenly struck by memories of attending college in the mid-nineties. I was instantly drawn back to those days of newly found freedom, all-nighters, and alcohol-induced stupors. And, mostly, I remembered a blur of house parties that were guaranteed to be flooded with the popular music of jam bands and folk-influenced groups like Phish, Dave Matthews Band, and Ben Harper. The Freaks of Frequency are the sort of band that will take you back to those glory days, whether you want to re-visit them or not. Freaks of Frequencys self titled album is dominated by breathy vocals, spiritual lyrics, and a folk/funk guitar style. My first impression is that this music is honest, energetic and uplifting, and has probably been produced simply for the fun of it. The band reveals no painful soul searching or revealing of dark sides. Theyve simply produced music to make you feel good. They come off as a band that loves what theyre doing. From song to song, Freaks of Frequency seem to be experimenting with a wide variety of styles and genres; and although each track is well produced, the constant changing can be somewhat distracting. The album opens on a spiritual ballad that is eerily reminiscent of Ben Harper. Then it abruptly switches gear to Better Weather, a sweet little folk song, complete with acoustic guitar, violin and a sing-along. The third track slips into a funk melody, Learning Your Way. Every time you feel attached to a style, they change it on you. It becomes difficult to immerse yourself in the album as a whole. The Freaks of Frequency seem to have nailed the magic of the feel-good song. The album is lighthearted and charming. And if you are interested in re-visiting the era of the nineties jam band, then you should check out the Freaks of Frequency.
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