I really enjoyed Look Mexico‘s ‘Crucial EP’; it was one of those twee little indie rock records that wsn’t afraid to wear some of its’ own influences on their collective sleeves, yet had a large dollop of originality too. The band’s debut album carries on this methodology and recorded 14 catchy little indie-pop gems which sparkle among a sea of, let’s face it, generic screaming bands who sing about girls. And anyway, a band that can integrate horns without being a ska band must be a good thing.
Several songs stand out on this record. The Limbeck-inspired ‘Watch Out For This’ is a great little jam, ‘I Had A Wrench and I Hit Him’ another cracker. There’s progression and maturity from the EP which you hope (and to an extent expect) from a band with a decent first release under the belts, yet at the same time the band don’t ever drift off into up-their-own-arse territory as many electic bands of this ilk do. And while ‘This Is Animal Music’ sometimes just drifts along for a little too long – ‘Dude You Have A Bazooka’ is a little too dreary for me – overall this is a fine follow-up.