Electric Lecture
Self-Released, 2022
8/10
A Los Angels outfit spearheaded by Greg Ansin (bass, guitars, and vocals) and Bronson Taalbi (lead vocals, guitars, drums and percussion), as Electric Lecture they birth a very energetic and ‘90s fueled rock affair on this powerful and upbeat debut.
“Losing My Mind” starts the listen with smooth dual gender vocal harmonies, as sunny indie-rock flows with a spirited guitar solo, and it isn’t long until “All I Need” emits a reflective tone with a bit of jangly folk-rock appeal.
In the middle, the warm and melodic “Reverse Evolution” might remind you of The Flaming Lips in all the best ways, while “Street Caviar”, the best track, brings soulful and cultured ideas into the dreamy yet frisky tone that even welcomes brass.
Close to the end, the intimate demeanor of “Back In The Fight” ends up in lush territory with its soaring backing vocals, and the title track exits the listen with a speedy and retro charm that may bring to mind a Brian Wilson project.
The pair take help from Anthony J. Resta (guitars, bass, keyboards, percussion, backing vocals), and Jeffrey Gray (guitar solo), and it makes for a varied rock’n’roll experience that goes great with They Might Be Giants, Fountains Of Wayne or Ween.
Travels well with: Mackin Carroll- Learning How To Swim; Teddy Gross- Soon Come