Abe Vigoda

Artist- Abe Vigoda
Album- Crush
Label- PPM
Genre- Rock
Abe Vigoda is a band in constant evolution. This can be both a good and a bad thing. The bad thing with a band that is constantly evolving, is that their music changes, and if you liked where it all started then you might not like what comes later. This is the case with Abe Vigoda; if one listens to Kid City and then this album one will not be able to really recognize the band. For people like me who loved Kid City this isn’t a good thing, yet at the same time this doesn’t mean this album is bad. When I first listened to this album two other artist names came to mind These New Puritans and Los Campesinos (later albums), both of which are good bands to be compared to. On this album Abe utilizes a new set of electronic instruments including the synth and sequencers which creates a much more serious tone, but at the same time Abe is still able to produce very catchy beats even if at times it can be broody. The noise and the chaos of the old days have been cleaned up leaving behind well made polished music with understandable vocals. Abe has over the years traded in its sharp edge for a polished tool, and for people like me it is not a good trade but for many more it is an appreciable trade. One thing for sure though with this album is that it has a real good beat and is very enjoyable to listen to.
-Matthew James Anderson