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We Found a Lovebird celebrates the release of their latest album, With Friends Like These, featuring the angular and biting focus track, “Details.” Since 2009, the band has been crafting trance-like, chiming rock, earning critical acclaim with four albums, one EP, and eight singles to date – including a Polaris Music Prize nomination and steady airplay from CBC and KEXP.
“Details” is a grouchy plea to be spared unnecessary information, set to an angular chord progression and a raw, “warts and all” sound. The track features a completely off-the-cuff guitar solo that, while in the wrong key, perfectly suits the song’s cranky energy.
With Friends Like These highlights themes of enduring love, friendship, and the transformative power of music. The album embraces a raw, live-off-the-floor recording approach, capturing the spirit of timeless rock and roll.
The songs we listen to can become our closest friends. They transport us, jolt us awake, and remind us of what really matters. “Details” came from channeling that one friend we all have who gives way more detail than anyone needs. The title itself is a plea: spare us the details! The chord progression and cranky energy give it an angular, slightly aggressive vibe. – Larry Lechner (Lead Vocals/Guitar)
“Details” was a late addition to the album and we got the take fairly quickly. That certainly doesn’t always happen but when it does it’s a joy! Also, this song has a bit of a weird chord progression and the guitar solo is in the wrong key but for some strange reason it all works.
If you feel like you’re too old to rock then you are! Oh, and don’t forget to practice!
Oh jeez, Wilco, MJ Lenderman, Rose City Band, King Hannah, Nap Eyes, etc.
Good question! On the lyric front, I’m drawn to more literate lyrics with an open ended theme. As far as our sound goes, we’re often compared to bands like Television and Richard Hell which is kinda unique for a band from Western Canada. So, poetic opaque lyrics. Unique, intriguing guitar lines and chord voicings. Affecting vocals and harmonies. Powerful, muscular rhythm section.
