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Mountain: Get along Like a House on Fire
When listening to this album, so many things flood into my mind; but one word stands out to describe every facet of the music, and that word is excitement. To excite or to be excited, it doesnt matter because it all applies to both the entertainer and the entertained. Tiger Mountains music is upbeat, fun and classic all at the same time, while still possessing an energy and passion that so few bands manage to create. Get along like a House on Fire is super-charged, modernized rock n roll fun! Throughout the album, the lead vocals switched between Mike Jackson and Tyler Lenane. The continual change kept the songs from feeling dull or repetitive. Their vocal styles are different, giving the bands sound a great variety from punk to classic rock but always rooted in todays pop. My favorite vocal moments are when Lenane hits the high notes, and his voice just fades away a la South Parks Cartman. Its comical but quality at the same time. Shouldnt Be Long sets the stage with stompin drums, meaty guitars and some great harmonies. Lenanes vocals shine with an element of playfulness as he explores his range. This is catchy at its catchiest. I can only imagine what these guys must sound like in a live setting. She Played My Too and Good Lie Down provide a few semi-acoustic moments of rest while the guys show their musical softness and slow the movement down a bit. Hold on to Planet Earth is an odd 47 seconds of instrumental space rock that sits smack in the middle of the album as an experimental diversion. The album as a whole provides the listener with a good package derived from classic rockers infused with the some of the best pieces of modern rock music. This is no small feat for these New York City boys. So, move over all you little hipsters, because its time to make room for some good ol rock n roll!
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