Don’t Everybody Thank Me At Once
Self-Released, 2019
8/10
Listen to Don’t Everybody Thank Me At Once
A Canadian outfit who sound like they could have existed anytime between the ‘70s-’90s, Don’t Everybody Thank Me At Once, the Science Is Fiction’s first EP, leaves quite an impression with its brief but memorable dual vocals and retro pop fun.
“Kissing You” starts the listen with an ultra-melodic indie-pop meets power-pop template that sounds indebted to the ‘80s in all the best ways, and “Awkward Girl” follows with hand clapping fun in the crunchy lo-fi rocker that might have you digging out your Pavement records.
The back half includes “Shiver”, which is a more cautious display of Science Is Fiction’s infectious pop prowess, and “Getting Late” ends the listen percussive strong and rhythmic on the soaring exit.
It’s no surprise that these guys are finding themselves in the rotation on college stations and even charting in some provinces of Canada; this is a glorious, nostalgic and infectious 15 minutes you won’t want to end anytime soon.
Travels well with: Parquet Courts- Wide Awake!; Elvis Costello And The Attractions- Punch The Clock