There is some music out there, which I like to call low key pop. It’s catchy, solid, not cheesy and it’s actually interesting enough to listen to. History Books fit all of this criteria and more.
This reminds of another local indie pop band – Mighty Fairly, but History Books might have a more full sound with the keyboards and more of an electronic slant in the mix. What is very interesting as well is the really cool guitar parts which really comes out in the song Picture Bibles.
This album is well crafted, not too long or saddled with too many songs. It’s poppy, pretty clean and very well done. I think my fourteen old daughter might even like it. She digs stuff like Owl City and History Books is way better. Plus no auto tune or at least not used where you can hear it.
- Rich Horton / Riftmagazine.com
