The Bird and the Bee is a wonderful duo capable of creating beautiful poppy and haunting music that is very much quintessential LA. When I learned of their venture into 80s covers via Hall and Oates I wondered if they would be approaching this with a degree of irony or cynicism. That could not be further from the truth. This album captures the playfulness and fun of the pop mastery that Hall and Oates represent. There is not a lick of backhandedness or sarcasm in these respectful remakes. If you enjoy pop for pop’s sake (not in the Gaga way) this is a must-have album. The album should be titled “Covering” rather than interpreting because aside from the female vocals and slight instrumentation changes these are not new arrangements. They are straight covers, beautiful as they are. I highly recommend “Kiss is on my List,” “Man Eater” “One on One” and “Sarah Smile.” Come and sample some of your favorite Hall and Oates numbers in a new, lady packaging. |
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