I got to see Chairlift a few weeks ago open for The Killers in Cleveland. I was impressed with how each of them played multiple instruments and there was no distinct "lead", though I really think the energy of Caroline Polachek outpaced both Aaron Pfenning and Patrick Wimberly. Also without her voice I don't know if they would be distinctive enough to have made it as far as they have. I liked several of their songs, today's song being their prize jewel. Most of you have probably heard it a gazillion times already on iPod commercials.
G made an interesting observation about the "ooo"-ing of Caroline, which occurs in several songs. G thought she must have grown up listening to a lot of Björk. It does make for a distinctive sound, but hopefully they won't over do it and make it their shtick. I did love the use of the cowbells. "I got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell!" (Click for SNL video of Christopher Walken and the cowbell skit.) Given how passionate Caroline seemed, I think we can expect a lot more out of her, Chairlift, and definitely her cowbell.
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