TbC

outrageously danceable pop melodies, tempo-shifting rhythms, inventive arrangements, layered landscape... it may seem that i'm talking about the british post-punk band bloc party… but hell no... i'm introducing taken by cars…

the fivesome postmodern rock band is composed of sarah marco (vocals), benny yap (bass), siopao chua (guitars), bryce zialcita (guitars), and bryan kong (drums/sampler). when i first heard them on nu107, i said to myself that they are just another band trying to sound like bloc party (or even franz ferdinand). however, after getting myself a copy of their debut album “endings of the new kind” last weekend, i have new profound respect for the band. the album is just overflowing with great stuff. notables are “uh oh”, “weekend memoir,” “colourway,” “stereolove,” and of course “december II chapter vII.”

pretty much, i’ve been listening to TbC the entire week especially when i’m driving. the rhythms, melodies, dance-inspired beats, the lyrics and vocals overwhelm the senses, and are just perfect for hitting the asphalt, stepping on the gas, and racing side by side with the crazy bus drivers in edsa.

so pass by your nearest record store, and get yourself an original copy.

prepare to be taken.