LEAVE "I'd Rather Not say"

2005（Self Releasd） ￥1800(taxin) NEW ARRIVAL 08.10.29

2000年結成、イリノイの4人組良質パワーポップバンドLeaveのセカンドアルバム。アメリカの田舎町、今もどこかで鳴らされているであろうカントリーミュージックの良さがポップなメロディー、そして力強いハーモニーにのって伝わってくる。2曲目Rent To OwnのTFCのようなイントロからこれぞパワーポップというサビまでの流れ、中盤のスローテンポのバラード、Go Wellは自然に涙が出てきてしまうほど暖かで優しい名曲だ。目新しさ云々ではなくいまのミュージックシーンが失ってしまったかのような良心を素朴な歌心が作ってくれた。

Track Lisiting: （全曲試聴）
1 I'd Rather Not Say
2 Rent to Own
3 Sleep All Day
4 Broken Down
5 Nothing On Me
6 Go Well
7 And You're Gone
8 Here's Lookin' At You
9 Betsy Blue
10 High For Now
11 Thousand Different Voices

MEMBER
jason macisaac & david christensennotes
Leave is...
Mike Murphy - Vocals, Guitar
Jim Latsis - Vocals, Guitar
Terry Keating - Drums
Joe Herrmann - Bass

SITE
OFFICIAL: www.leavemusic.com/

BIOGRAPHY

Formed in 2000, Leave has been playing clubs in Chicago and gaining attention across the country with their catchy songs and strong harmonies. Chicago radio is catching on, as evidenced by the band's airplay on 93.1 FM WXRT's Local Anesthetic, on 94.7 FM WZZN's Local Zone and on 101.1 FM WKQX's Local Music Showcase. Even High School and College radio stations have taken notice.

One of the band's outstanding attributes is the consistent output of quality songs. With Leave, it isn't a case of one or two good tunes and a batch of throwaways, or songs that emulate the flavor of the week; it's simply a great band with well-crafted, refreshing melodies. Each song is approached with the same intensity and individual attention.

There's a depth to their repertoire, assisted by a constant flow of new ideas. That's hard to find these days. With a fresh sound and a fresh approach to songwriting, Leave may be just what today's music lacks.