The dreamy and slightly distorted surf pop album Go With Me features a beachy set of songs by the easy-going Seapony. In 2010, the band formed in Seattle, Washington. Go With Me, their debut LP, released May 31, 2011, just in time for summer. Full of cheery pop music, the album proves easy to listen to, catchy, and definitely fun. Each song has that surf inspired sound with airy female vocals, smoothly blurred guitar, and simple drum machine beats. The tracks tell of love, with lyrics of just a few lines each. They carry an air of childlike wonder. Many of the tunes are short feature a twangy surf guitar. The harmonic melodies transition into each other smoothly, making it hard to tell where one song begins and another one ends. The album provides for lovely background music that is soothing, soft, and sweet.
Wistful melodies and lovelorn lyrics start the album off in “Dreaming.” This soft surf smash is by far the most memorable track on the album. Immediately following “Dreaming” on the album comes the alluring slow-tempo ballad “I Never Would.” Reflecting an innocent romance, it showcases the tenderness and vulnerability of the vocals. The lyrics are thoughtfully written and easily relatable. Further along the album, you’ll find a lullaby of heartsickness, entitled “I Really Do.” Full of fluttery strums and country twang, the beautifully sung lyrics make this song one of the best on the album.
The indie pop album can sound mundane because the same guitar chords appear over and over as well as every song being in the same major, with the same airy vocals and perfectly fuzzed-out guitar. This makes the rest of the tracks unmemorable, as they offer nothing different to the album. Despite the similarities between each song, Seapony has produced a sun-bathed sound perfect for summer. With its intentionally simple lyrics, and breathy female vocals that float calmly over unending streams of dreamy fuzz, Go With Me chills you out and makes you feel as if you’re lying Oceanside. Seapony proves to be just as sweet and dreamy as the name implies, going as far as selecting a summery and dreamy haze for their album cover. Their easy-going charm and beachy surf pop sound make for a sweet listening experience. Overall, Seapony’s debut album Go With Me is a must-add to any indie pop fan’s collection of summery hits.
7/10
Check them out here: www.hardlyart.com/seapony
Similar artists: Best Coast, Foster the People, Youth Lagoon, The Softies
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