Many songs, even some of the greatest ones ever made, are simply too dense – too full of possibility – to reveal themselves completely the first time through. But then there are the ones that you hear once, and immediately know that you’ll love them forever.
Obvious – Vancougar
Not surprisingly, this category tends to be filled with songs exactly like this one. Warm, energetic, full of swooping power chords and keyboards that dazzle you like the sun after a summer storm. It’s exactly the sort of song that you used to expect from the New Pornographers before they decided to get all serious. It’s rambunctious and carefree, without a hint of irony in its wide-eyed joy.
Vancougar are located in the beautiful city of Vancouver, BC, and have a record coming out next week called Canadian Tuxedo, chock full of tunes to make you think back to the days when you would lie in the grass, stare at puffy white clouds and stuff your mouth with blackberries.