We Brave Bee Stings and All
By Thao
Where has this album been? After listening to this wonderful album from Thao Nguyen or her stage moniker of simply Thao (or what used to be Thao with the Get Down Stay Down), I’m filled with sheer joy. These songs are crafted of simple melody and wonderful hooks and open up a world of emotionally driven pop songs about life and love. Inevitably she might be compared to Cat Power as her singular voice does take on a stage presence similar to Chan Marshall (Cat Power), but I think what sets the two apart most is subject matter in the songs and the fact that she’s clearly happy with the world of Alternative/Indie pop, not necessarily Alt-Country. Thao is out to simply to have a great time and make you feel good with her tales of sunny summer days and toe-tapping rhythms.
Standout Tracks:
- Bag of Hammers
- Swimming Pools
- Geography