Clap Your Hands Say Yeah: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

Based on a random IM from Marc, I went out an purchased this album. Not the best way to start off a love affair, I know, but it's gotta begin somehow.

The first track, "Clap Your Hands!," put me off. I was a little afraid this was gonna be something very... goofy. But it went up hill from there, I swear.

This is one of those diamonds in the rough: The band has obvious talent and a definite chance at a future, but they need to pick some sort of direction. The albums a bit disconnected.

On the album some tracks of note are:
- Let the Cool Goddess Rust Away
- Over and Over Again
- In This Home on Ice (which, i'm sorry, the chorus sounds more than vaguely like a Who song which involves the words "Kids" and "Alright."
- Upon This Tidal Wave of Young Blood
This last one is very eery, if interesting. It seems to be an anti-war song, with the lead singer chanting "Young Blood" over and over again. Later on he chants "Child Stars" over again. Well, singing-chant. It's a really wild tune. And it ends VERY abruptly.

In the end: This will totally be out too far for some people, which is a shame, as it's a really great look and a band at it's beginning with lots of promise. Those who like to experience new stuff, snap this up quick.