Oh My Rockness

Photo by: Victoria Jacob

I'm really energized about Titus Andronicus. These New Jersey guys make music that makes me happy. And before too long, all the world shall know their joy. They rock a lo-fi punk sound reminiscent of The Thermals, but with perhaps slightly more skewed melodies.

There are all sorts of things going on in a Titus Andronicus song besides indie rock riffs; horns, harmonicas, vocal distortion, a cappella refrains, and joyful shoe stomps to name but a few. And the end result is just so damn delightful, it's enough to soften even the shells of die-hard "Spiderland" fans.