CD REVIEW

Speaker Speaker
"Call It Off"

"Call It Off," Speaker Speaker's debut full-length record, kicks off with the quick-hitting one-two punch of "Parties" followed by the record's title track. From there it's one big romp through a musical playground of jangly guitars and memorably melodies while Speaker Speaker greases the skids of rock n' roll with feverish firecrackers of crisp pop songs.

The band blends the perfect mixture of all things that make up edgier side of Seattle music, making "Call It Off" sound like Nirvana and The Posies are having a battle of the bands inside your stereo.

You'll be drawn in by the pop-driven sensibilities of "I Was Wrong" and "Radio Days" and by the time you get through the squalling intro of "Stuck" and the banging blasts and screams of "So Many Nights" you'll realize you just found your new favorite band.

This is a record that would fit in perfectly during the early 90s heyday of Seattle music and fits even more perfectly in the current climate, providing a fresh shot of rock to today's scene as each of its 13 tracks are filled with machinegun drumming, irresistible hooks and amps that are cranked to 11.

Simply put, this is a must buy for anyone hoping to latch on to Seattle's next big thing before they explode.

DOWNLOAD: "I Was Wrong"

LISTEN: "RADIO DAYS"