Froggy Prinze (an excellent band name) hails from Sydney, Australia and brings with them a surfy indie rock sound. Their latest EP is a lo-fi triumph that asks the questions Is This Supposed To Be Happening?. Excellent question, one I ask often. "The Ghost Of John Ball" is the opener here and it starts out plucky enough with a little piano. This is an opener full of quirks and an interesting narrative. The lyrics are pointing in a specific direction, but it takes some unraveling. Great indie folk rock sound. It's a little gloomy but very charming. It also builds up to a very psychedelic crescendo that gets all sorts of trippy and fun. Number two is "Elbows In Fights." Gotta admit, this is not the tune I would expect to hear with a title like that, and certainly not in this genre. I like this one though; a little more alt rock on this one. There's a an expected sweetness to it. An illustration of naive hopes and very real situations. There's youth to it as well that rings so true to one's younger and more reckless years. Great lyrics here, this is the one that has that big commercial radio appeal, but in the best way. I'm not mad if this one gets stuck in my head and rattles a round for a bit. Holding up the third spot is "Drop A Penny" and right away you're in a much more airy, surfy, breezy sort of mood. Fun harmony here, great drum work. The band may be from Sydney, but this song in particular really paints a coast of a whole other animal. In particular I can't help but see myself listening to this on the Pacific Coast Highway in California. Again, strong lyrics, the narrative here speaks of exodus and taking a chance elsewhere. Pretty damn motivating too, hell why I am I writing this review?! Speaking of coasts is "East Coast Low." Funny, I'm on the east coast of my own right now. Currently looking at the Atlantic Ocean from Pine Knoll shores in North Carolina. This song brings down the tone a bit and speaks to introspection and connection. It fits perfectly with my surroundings, I could call it fate or luck. Could just be this is a damn good song that can feel good in a variety of situations? I love the nostalgia and love for one's familiar grounds in this song. Last song is "Suggestion Box." I dunno how I feel about it. It's not bad, but I did notice some production choices that were a little different from the other songs, especially with the vocal treatment. Don't know if it's my favorite, but I appreciate their willingness to experiment. I think this EP is a delightful success. I think this group is blessed with truly talented writing and great instincts. They have a strong and distinctive voice and I think it’s one that can take them places.
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