Getting to Know: Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
Maybe it's that sweet, subdued pop likability or the fact that the name references the first president of Russia (I am a Russian major, after all), but Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin has been a favorite ever since a friend put "Oregon Girl" on a mix CD for me last year.
Not that there's much to technically "ease into" with SSLYBY—the music is about as accessible as a revolving door—but let's start with the aforementioned fan favorite off 2006's debut, Broom.
Not only is this prime, vintage video footage supposedly shot for a school project, but drummer Philip Dickey is totally pulling a Ringo a la this video. While that's on purpose, some have said that the band tries too hard to intentionally sound like Weezer. The influence is spot-on, but you be the judge.
Taking another page out of Broom, next up is jivey little number "Anne Elephant."
Now for something a little more recent. "Think I Wanna Die," the first single off last year's Pershing, is reminiscent of the Shins.
Like what you hear? Check them out at Mojo's this Wednesday, Jan. 28 with Scouts and Penny Marvel.