Dead Broke / Dirt Cult (2016)
There are few labels that I trust more than Dirt Cult and Dead Broke. When they unite their super powers on a single release, you can be pretty sure it's something special. Chandeli'ers are following up a 12" EP with their first full length and it's a pretty solid offering.
Chandeli'ers may be a somewhat difficult name to have to type multiple times over the course of a review, but their music is the exact opposite. Breaker is a collection of easy to listen to power pop hits, perfect for gatherings around a pitcher of iced tea in the backyard. To me, their most kindred spirit is probably the band Nude Beach. But Chandeli'ers are more liberal with their accompanying instrumentation, expertly introducing keyboards and brass into their songs. In many ways they remind me of The Ballantynes in this regard.
Another place Chandeli'ers excel is with harmonies. The alternating boy/girl vocals are great, but when they join up to sing together, that is when the magic really happens. If you dig a good power pop record, Breaker is definitely worth giving a listen.
Chandeli'ers - Breaker:
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