Clap Your Hands Say Yeah is an indie group based in Brooklyn and Philadelphia. This is their debut album, self-released and promoted primarily via their blogging buzz in 2005. The band consists of Alec Ounsworth, guitar and vocals; Robbie Guertin, guitar keyboard and vocals; Lee Sargent, guitar, keyboard and vocals; Tyler Sargent, bass and vocals; and Sean Greenhalgh, drums and percussion.
The vocals are different than anything else I've heard, bordering along the lines of David Byrne. However, the catchy, clever lyrics make up for the unusual sound of Alec Ounsworth's voice.
One of the most memorable songs is "The Skin of My Yellow Country Teeth." The vocals are peculiar and take a little getting used to, but the juxtaposition of the instrumentation with the vocals is fascinating. The bass line is straight from a Modest Mouse progression, but the music is enjoyable regardless.
"Sunshine and Clouds" is an awesome, short, instrumental excerpt that includes myriad percussive instruments layered upon one another, leading into another fabulous song - "Details of the War." The song fashions the shimmering acoustics and resonance of the guitar with a synth and harmonica.
Enjoy!
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