The Divebomb Honey--"Get Up" + 3
Jilted Records 2005
Featuring members from a handful of different bands, including Sweet JAP, The Divebomb Honey are one of the best musical surprises to come along so far in 2005. This 7" EP marries a captivating sound to awesome songwriting for grand effect. It's hard to conceive of anyone getting off on a better first foot than this. Hopefully, this platter will be the first of many more great things to come from the promising outfit.
In terms of form and style, The Divebomb Honey have a very cool thing going on. Somehow managing to straddle the line between vintage sixties garage punk and eighties new wave pop, these folks come off as a cross between a slightly mellower Rotten Apples and the Ramones of "We Want The Airwaves." A good part of the band's new wave slant comes from the the timbre of the keys they utilize--definitely a vintage-tuned organ setting, but with the lush overtones of synth strings. The subtleties of this sonic palette warrant many repeat listens.
Beyond an intriguing sound, The Divebomb Honey hold your attention thanks to fantastic songwriting. A pulsating, hammer-down key line drives "Get Up." "Pants On Fire" boasts nice quirky-jerky verses and contrasting keys near songs end. The B-side opening "You Wanna" proves rockingest of this batch, while the platter closing "Kinky Kinky" wins honors as most waved out selection, exuding more coolness than all the rest. There isn't a single moment of letdown to be found in these grooves.
For fans of all the aforementioned bands and styles, as well as those who ate up the more accessible moments from the Lost Sounds' self-titled fourth album, this is worth a spin. Others may relish in playing fast for the sake of playing fast but The Divebomb Honey always keep things comfortable, placing their focus keenly on melody and hook. Would be a perfect fit amongst most of the Dirtnap Records roster. More, please.
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