Maybe it is my imagination, but it seems like this album has been making a comeback lately. Although it didn’t make my top ten of 2004, it was definitely in the running, and it has weathered my rotation better than several albums on that list. The Go! Team sounds like the theme song to the best television show that you never saw. I meant that to be more flattering than it sounds. They are almost completely instrumental except for some high energy chearleading sounding samples on a few of the tracks. Flute, harmonica, horns, piano, and guitar are all layered on top of some big beats. Not electronic beats, but a real drummer. There has to be some heavy studio work to this album, but it sounds like a real performance. I think that “realness” is what really allows this album to pull it off. Definitely a fun album you should check out if you haven’t already.

The Fruit Bats opened for Rogue Wave a couple months ago, and I was impressed enough to pick up this album. Considering SupPop’s roster of great bands, I probably should have given them a chance sooner. Their music isn’t really ground breaking, but that is ok. Sometimes you just need a fun, easy to listen to album. If you are a fan of The Shins and Rogue Wave, check out The Fruit Bats. I don’t really know what else to say…