Seattle Subsonic

Derby Shines – Posters Fade

June 17th, 2008

Today Derby’s sophomore release: Posters Fade hits the shelves at your local record store. And I’m here to tell ya, you won’t be disappointed. Portland’s pop trio has put together an array of polished melodic gems just in time for your summer listening pleasure whether at a backyard barbecue or on a road trip. Derby will have your foot tapping and head nodding with their catchy mix of tunes reminiscent of 60s era pop music ala the Beach Boys and the Beatles with a modern indie feel. If you like the Shins, Sloan, possibly the Posies or anything in between, you are sure to love Derby.

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I’m almost embarrassed to say that I’ve about worn out my copy of Posters Fade already and it’s just only on the shelves today (bonus for writing on a music blog). It’s truly one of those records that you can listen to over and over again and not get tired of. I’m serious! Posters Fade takes you on a meandering stroll between songs with a smooth, Beatlesque feel (Why Don’t You Do It, Hopes, and Tree Tops) to the tried and true infectious indie pop songs that Derby does oh so well (check out: Streetlight, If There’s a Reason and All or Nothing).

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I have been a fan (and sort of a cheerleader) of Derby for a couple of years now and like many of their fans, we wonder… Why aren’t they up there with The Shins already??? They’ve got the goods: the looks, the charisma on stage, and the catchy radio, indie film and teen tv show friendly tunes. Unfortunately they don’t have a movie like Garden State to launch them, just yet… But I’m truly hoping that Posters Fade will set them apart from the pack b/c it’s definitely a stand out. If you don’t get a chance to check it out, your music experience this year won’t be complete b/c I have a feeling, it will be on many Best of 2008 lists. Well, it will be on mine anyway and a couple of other seattle subsonicites I’m sure.

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Nice job Nat, Isaac and Dave. Can’t wait to catch your next show in Seattle.