I found Jenell and the Yets on myspace and it was a really great find. Jenell and the Yets are AMAZING. I bought their CD when it came out and it has hardly left my CD player. The band itself is amazing. They're one of the best new bands I've heard in a long time. My recommended tracks are "Worth It", "Boy", and "Distraction". They're a great rock/pop trio and I promise you you will like at LEAST 5 songs on the album. Try it out!

How many times can a love song be written, without sounding trite and over done? There's obviously no numerical answer, but it raises an interesting question about accessibility and points of view. The song(s) in question must be unique to a situation which is new, but still tie back into an ultimate concept. Heartbreak, or new love, or old love, or puppy love, or something- it has to be there, but not stale. Localized Phenomenon, the debut album buy Jenell & The Yets produces a diary like take on such a basic concept, and the result is almost as valuable as its theme. This album is the first installation in J&TY's career, so from the jump, its a labor of love. Artist's have all of their creative thoughts bottled into the first album, and while their talents may not yet be fully realized, their creative direction (music, acting, sculpture, etc.) many times is. This means a lot rides on the first release (no pressure). So even if this album was about a devastating drive-by, and the town it brought together, it's love intensive. That said, there is a clear indication of how important each track is toJenell and her accompanying Yets , through the development of the songs. Vocally, there is a consistency in strength from the lead, yet its not so over powering that the lyrical value is muted. Where ever the content of the lyrics comes from, its conveyed in sincere singer/songwriter fashion, speaking to the listener more so that projecting a product. "Stay Awhile" and "Boy" suggest this best, with a feeling that is so personal, it feels weighted, but not heavy- ya dig? The Yets play a huge role in this whole "genuine" angle that's played. The light basslines, and none too invasive drumming provide excellent support for the simple guitar melodies, and provide space for the track to breathe. That doesn't mean this album doesn't rock, it just means its not like a bolder being dropped on your face mid nap in an open field...or something like that. It also means that the range that is possible, within the nondescript sub genre of "adult alternative rock" , is so open that there can be unlimited takes on a myriad of topics. That means lots-o- music is possible, which is a good thing. "Distraction", "Zoee & Gizmo", and "End Of The Night" kick that concept into the realm of feasibility, for your listening enjoyment. While ten songs is a little short, and oozing cuteness may be common place, Localized Phenomenon is unique through it's rampant consistency. Basically, the songs progress in a way that they are not all the same- yet are pregnant with the same value. Not Nicole Richie pregnant, but like, totally filled with meaning- to the max! This allows them to mean different things, interpretation wise, while still building on that mushy, sometimes unrequited plague unto mankind, that we all hold dear. In a time where "love" has sometimes been reduced to a characterless place holder, Jenell & The Yets have restored some of its romanticized glory in a way that will make you love them for it. Plus- the album art has robots. Whats not to love about robots?!