Boris Smile
A. Wesley Chung, Jon Palsgrove, Abigail Davidson, Meagan Christy, Avi Buffalo, Matt Proffitt, et al.
folk/pop, acoustic
(currently unsigned)
borissmile.com
If you consider yourself a serious fan of music then you won’t be too surprised by Boris Smile’s musical arrangements. However, I can guarantee that their lyrics are fresh and quirky enough to pique your interest. When you can find another band who sings about Gameboy, let me know and I’ll amend that statement.
The real strength of this band is a timeless quality of wistfulness that runs through all of their songs. No two songs are too alike, but even in the saddest ones I found a hope for the future. In fact, the simplistic veneer of their lyrics hide a lot more than just hope – I detected plenty of sardonic wit, loss, and even a strong sense of generational disconnect. Coupled with their surprisingly complex and mature sound, Boris Smile has already made the kind of music that makes you sit up and hit rewind over and over again. With a little more growth and time (and money), they could be really impressive.
Chapter I (2007)
Young And It Feels So Good (2008)
Beartooth EP (2008)Boris Smile sounds like beginning the summer by reminiscing with a bunch of friends.
Disclosure: Boris Smile was brought to my attention by an email from lead singer Wes Chung. Please see my review policy for more.
