Jeff Mensch (guitar), Steven Bonaccorso (guitar/vocals), Dan Tonazzi (drums) and Rudy Choy (bass) are Mendel's Dream. The band released A Tiny EP which contains straightforward indie rock tunes. I thought the songs were easy to appreciate and fairly poppy not too far from a band like The Shins.
“33 to 66” is the opener which showcases a solid groove that felt pretty light and breezy. It’s also slightly jazzy. As the song progresses there is definitely some playing that feels out of the pocket. An occasional kick comes in early but you could argue it gives the song a more authentic feel. I doubt the guys were playing to a metronome as the songs speeds up quite dramatically by the time they get to the end. Up next is “Miss Muss” which felt like indie rock 101. The riffs are there and the melodies are fairly catchy. Similar to the previous song it gets faster. This time the songs get much faster to the point it almost seems unnecessary. “Palace” was a highlight for the fact that I felt it was was the most catchy. Comparisons to The Shins felt fairly obvious here. “Swim” was a solid song and arguably the best vocal performance. I felt like I wasn't struggling to hear the lyrics on this song. On top of that the vocals felt a little more dynamic. Mendel's Dream released a solid indie rock album that isn't as common as it was twenty years ago. If you are looking for a new band that has a vintage indie rock sound then check them out.
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