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Review: Say Hi's Oohs & Aahs
Similar to the previous record, The Wishes And The Glitch, but a bit mightier in scope, the latest album from Say Hi, Oohs & Aahs, has all the workings of a great listener. And indeed it is. This beast, I can say will most definitely make it to my top albums of 2009. For starters, the bastard is catchy as hell. You often times find yourself bobbing your head from side to side singing the chorus as you perfectly vibe with the music.
The record starts great with a stellar lead-in 'Eloise' before kicking in to track number two, 'Hallie And Henry', which happens to be one of my personal favorites from the record. Songs like 'Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh' and 'Dramatic Irony' successfully incorporate the use of horns and are uncannily infectious without ever being annoying creating a casual ease of this album to your senses. Another insanely admirable track comes just four tracks in with 'November Was White, December Was Grey' a tune that is just quite simply heartwarming in its lyrical presence. Even things that are typically found distracting on a record such as hand clapping fits perfectly as a elegant substitute for a musical instrument on the track 'One, Two ... One'. Really there is nothing to dislike here as the album comes to a close with the incredible strong 'Sallie's Heart Is Stone'.
I don't know what it is about the album others than it just grabs you and forces you to enjoy it. Its just a catchy, mellow, lovefest of music. Honestly, I can't recommend the album enough. Say Hi's Oohs & Aahs is available now directly from Barsuk Records or at your local retailer.
