Keenan McNamara, Derek McNamara, Jacob Stark, and Travis Cohen are Pretty O.P. The band recently recently released a ten-song self-titled album Pretty O.P. They mix a number of different styles but it felt mostly like an indie pop or indie rock album.
The band recorded, mixed and mastered the entire album. They did a really good job. On that note the album felt frustratingly close to something you expect after recording in a professional studio and having it sent to a trusted mastering engineer. The album is missing that fifteen to twenty percent that separates an amateur recording from a more commercially viable product. The songwriting and delivery is there time and time again. “Elephant In The Room” is a great song the channels the whimsy of a band like Vampire Weekend. There are ample melodies and inventive changes. The vocal harmonies are fantastic. “Elephant In The Room” is a standout track but there are plenty of other highlights. The next song that stuck out to me was “Going To Vegas.” There were a number of unexpected changes including what sounds like the inside of a casino. “Going To Vegas” was a very inventive song and reminded me of Dismemberment Plan in some ways. The jazz infused “Magnets” was another one that caught my ear. “Doom Jazz” felt like the highlight. The band lets loose and the horn breakdown is unequivocally one of the most inspired moments on the album. As the album progresses the band continues to showcase some out of the box thinking. There are some great moments on songs like “Trouble At Home” and “Gone With The Breeze.” This band has a surplus of talent. The album has infectious melodies but they also aren't afraid to experiment which is something I always love. They need to focus on production/engineering next time around which was my only complaint. I would say at the very least to work with a professional mastering engineer but try and record in a pro studio as well. Pretty O.P. is a really good band with crazy potential. I can’t wait to hear more.
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