Gimme Some may lack the artistry and depth of Writer's Block, but it's got a certain gritty charm that makes it so much more fun. Spiced with irony and dark humor, the album pulses with the promise and excitement of youth and shows off Peter Bjorn and John's lighter side.
The album begins with with its strongest songs, though there's not a song on the album that isn't catchy and unique. The repeated drone chords of the first track, Tomorrow Has to Wait, are reminiscent of Velvet Underground, though infused with PB&J's own youthful bounce. If the first track didn't catch your ear, Dig a Little Deeper proves to be equally catchy, practically begging to be sung along to. The artful back-and-forth between a vocal chorus, guitar riffs, and lead vocals combines with impossibly catchy lyrics to create a polished upbeat bounce. Second Chance introduces a tight, syncopated groove that once again reflects the trio's youthful talent. Even the album's more mellow tracks, like May Seem Macabre, pulse with excitement. Darker songs like Black Book are unmistakably Devo-influenced, with simple, repeated guitar riffs driving the song forward with head-bopping energy.
My personal favorite of the album is the darkly humorous Breaker, Breaker, with lyrics like "before you break my heart...I'm gonna break your nose, and sing about it...." Songs like this are a perfect example of PB&J's ragged charm, rough round the edges, the perfect blend of light and dark.
I am quite looking forward to this Friday's show at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. Maybe I'll be seeing some of you there!
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