Released: May 24th 2008
Easy-going is the adjective that seems to best describe The New Centuries (recently renamed Jetskiis), until they hit their groove. With a healthy mix of guitars, synths, and intense gasping, crooning from Ryan Beaujolais, one-fourth of the creative force behind the band, each track on this EP is catchy. Taking their cues from the legendary Talking Heads, Sonic Youth, and The Cure, The New Centuries are a mix of angsty lyrics and upbeat music.
“Birds in the Garden” is slightly frenzied, pitch-perfect for a sweaty dance in a small club with its steady riffs and heavy percussion. While “The Lynde Lake Skull” hits all the moody low points the vocals imply, “There’s No ‘P’ in my Aradise” rollicks good-naturedly, though it strays unwisely into solo territory, slowing its momentum.
With some more practice and a full album under their belts, they shall be well on their way to becoming the next indie darlings.
Previously published on The Owl Mag.
Tags: Album, Review, the new centuries