On their debut album, neo-New Waveish rockers the Weak Knees explore tales of vengeful ghost cars, random dream encounters, and everyday oddballs lurking on street corners. Described by some as "like Devo meets Lou Reed in a dark alley," the Portland, Oregon four piece dishes up songs that are part artsy minimalism, Motown-inspired bass, clean explosive guitar and groove-based songwriting.
Throw in songs about social implosions at lame dance parties and a Talking Heads-ish vibe, and the album is consistently solid and heartfelt.
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