Album cover: Smith Westerns, “Dye It Blonde”

Smith Westerns

Dye It Blonde

4.4 out of 10

Anodyne and unmemorable. Bland indie chug unredeemed by drawling yet anonymous vocals or schmeared guitars. “Competent,” is the least-damning verdict merited, or “sophomore album.” The Westerns aim for a blithe, child-like appeal on breezy songs like “Weekend;” the generous would call it “artless” but the uncharitable would deem it infantile.

Reminds us of: Pavement, if their pampered, precocious 15 year old sons formed a band | Avi Buffalo | The Apples In Stereo

Rating: 4.4

The Smith Westerns: Label | Myspace

Words by Andrew Iliff

Published on melophobe February 26, 2011.

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