(Not So) Famous Amos

Amos the Transparent characterizes one of my favorite things about writing this blog: They're a complete unknown who surprised me on the first listen and brought me immediate glee. Attention bands who want me to write about them: WOW me and there won't have to be any debate. The facts on Amos are as follows: Canadian (aren't they all these days). 7-piece live band. Unknown in the blogosphere save for one. Male/female vocals. Awesome.

"Title Track" opens like a Field Music song, but soon after sweeps down into a bang-clicking folk melody, then come the horns. The beautiful oooh-filled bridge (2:41-) and the unexpectedly rocking re-entry take it to the coveted level of "this song goes to 11." Throw in a stirring duet with Stars' Amy Millan and remarkable dynamic rock sensibility throughout and you'll get an album threatening to be included in the end-of-year lists.

Listen:
Title Track
After All That, It's Come to This (w/ Amy Millan)
[from Everything I've Forgotten to Forget (out 8.28)|info]