Suburban Legends

This next review is dedicated to Tim Maurer (lead singer of Suburban Legends), who is, to quote Aaron Barrett (lead singer of Reel Big Fish) 1000 % gay (my apologies to those who did not have the good sense to go to the Reel Big Fish/ Goldfinger show, where Suburban Legends Opened, at the Avalon last year). The band’s music is a sugary Pop/ Ska blend which is, as is coincidently their last album name, infectious. This band has a great live performance which works a crowd thoroughly (although those sensitive to crotch shots take precautions). The band has abandoned the Reggae roots of Ska, and opts for more of a marching band turned rockers sound. Their song “High Fives”, sports a bitchin’ guitar solo, numerous harmonies, and a brass section which can’t decide whether it belongs south of the border, or on an Astroturf football field for that half-time show you probably talked through. For any Ska fan this band is a must hear, and maybe you should check it out even if you don’t always enjoy that persuasion of music. http://www.myspace.com/suburbanlegendsfansite