"I got my body and my mind on the same page
and honey now
happiness is all the rage"
The opening lyrics to the Promise Ring album I have hate listened to for nearly 15 years now... I purchased this record the day it was released. I would be lying if I said it didn't disappoint me upon my early listens...
It was indescribably different from their earlier stuff. I mean, the Promise Ring always had a pop-sensibility to them, but this felt formulaic tho'. I don't know if this was their attempt to gain "mainstream" interest or if the band was genuinely looking to unload a number of songs that had a bubblegum feel to them.
A number of these songs are amazing to hear live. Take for example the Deep South. Not only is it one of the albums best songs, but its possibly one of the best songs that the band every penned.
I just recall feeling a certain level of excitement after listening to the Boys + Girls Ep - right before this album dropped and I genuinely felt like they were going to be the R.E.M. of my 20's. They've always sorta been in my little mind and heart... they just didn't exactly knock it out of the park.
This album has a number of infectious songs tho'.
- The Promise Ring – The Deep South
- The Promise Ring – Happy Hour
- The Promise Ring – Jersey Shore
- The Promise Ring – Skips A Beat
Artists: The Promise Ring
Album: Very Emergency
Producer: J. Robbins
Label: Jade Tree
Recorded: Inner Ear Studios