Still Life Still — Girls Come Too

Alright, let's get this outta the way. Still Life Still sound like Broken Social Scene — a lot like them. That they're both signed to the BSS-run Arts & Crafts and Kevin Drew co-produced the band's debut record isn't going to help the comparisons, either.

But outright dismissing the group denies the chance to listen to some great tunes. Drew was always concerned with bucking expectations, burying some of BSS's catchiest material under layers of dense reverb and feedback or slowing would-be hits to a crawl.

Still Life Still, though, are freed from these expectations, allowing them to explore the pop potential of all their post-millennial influences. The slow building "Kid" is an excellent example, focusing on groove and melody over atmospherics.

Still Life Still might not be the most original sounding band, but Girls Come Too is certainly worth your time.

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