Title: 6TH RATE PAUL SIMON RIP OFF
Product review: I have seen this band develop in Seattle clubs over the years - first as Willis and now as the Actual Tigers. At first listen, this record seems pleasant enough - crystalline production, good musicianship. After a few more listens it becomes clear that these songs are nothing more than lyrically weak ditties cribbed from the portfolio of Paul Simon circa Graceland. The Actual Tigers see themselves as an "Indie Band" - listen to this record and you will see what a laughable, ridiculous notion this is. They have more in common with Air Supply that Sparklehorse or the Flaming Lips. Disappointing and boring. I guess that's why the label that signed them (Capitol) decided to ship them off to a Canadian indie (Nettwerk).
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