The Drums "The Drums"

The Drums have been getting a lot of buzz as one of the best new bands of the year. They have a very distinct guitar pop sound. It's almost a social experiment, in a sense. The crunching of the guitars overwhelm our senses because we are so accustomed to -- and even expect -- lighter sounding pop songs. It's a rebellion against the pre-packaged B.S. the major labels release and radio stations play, and it is a desperately needed breath of fresh air.

But lyrically it's pop through and through. Catchy little songs with numerous repetitions to get stuck in your head. But again, you can't assume the lyrics are soft because of the "pop" label. The opening line of the album is, "You're my best friend but then you died." This should tell you everything you need to know about what The Drums are trying to accomplish.

Must hear: Me and the Moon

(Release Date: 6/7/10)