Search - Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin :: Broom

An Embrace of the Middle

Lyle Schofield | NY, NY | 10/26/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Thank the stars for the third best band on Weller Street in the Queen's City. SSLYBY, in this re-release by polyvinyl, delivers genuine American indie pop in the face of orchestrated coporate manipulation. While other bands agonize over concept albums, rock operas, perception, and image, "Broom" reminds us that the muses still speak to those that listen. This record sheds both the pretense of the indie scene and the mainstream monotony, and instead favors a tangible reality. From girlfriends that inspire to living in a middle-sized, mid-west town, this album provides as much life as any multi-producer album (this record was self produced, recorded, etc). And don't let the snappy sugar tones fool you into thinking this is "good guy" rock, as the soul of the record runs much deeper. This record is one of the best from 2005 and definately one of the best from this year as well."

One of the best cds ive heard in awhile

dave_from_chicago | chicago | 04/02/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"im not just saying this is one of the best cd's ive heard in awhile because im a hardcore fanboy and/or because i know the lead singer's mom or any other stupid biased reason like that. i listen to a lot of music and this has been one of my most satisfying purchases in the last year easily. i judge an album's quality by how many tracks i skip, and i only skip three on average (oregon girl and the last two). that's a pretty fantastic album in my mind.



the tracks are emotional but not in a whiny-emo way. i liken them to having more of a rainy sunday feel.



this album is a real unique treasure in my opinion."