Simon Felton is a member (vocals/bass) of the UK indie pop band Garfields Birthday (reviewed on BMF here). "Failing In Biology" marks his first solo release, which in many ways is another candle on the cake of Garfields Birthday.
That statement is meant as a compliment, as parallels drawn to Garfields Birthday are a good thing in my book! There continues to be a strong Connells vibe here with a perfect blend of guitar driven pop and more reflective, mellow pop. For instance, Felton kicks things off the peppy "Mister Magic Eyes", which features some boisterous guitar and rollicking drums. Quick to follow is the bouncy "In The Attic", a snappy number that should have your toes tapping along to the beat. "It's Not Rocket Science", one of the contenders for my favorite track, is a pleasant midtempo number with a hook that quickly gets under your skin. In contrast, the closing track "Neptune's Fountain" is a breezy acoustic affair that has a certain charm that makes me want to play it again.
Overall, a very solid release from Mr. Felton that should not only please fans of Garfields Birthday, but also anyone who enjoys classic Connells, The Judybats, or what Morrissey has been doing lately. Watch for "Failing In Biology" to drop on May 18, 2009 on Pink Hedgehog.
As an aside, Felton's debut CD gets my vote for coolest album title of the year so far!
iPOD-worthy: 1, 2, 4, 7, 10
Simon Felton on MySpace. Official site.
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