Nothing is more musically refreshing to me than a dose of decent alternative rock. Buffalo, New York's Last Conservative bring a feisty attitude to their energized music that makes listening to them feel like someone is pouring their soul out to you. I like what they do because it is clear that they have whittled away at their sound to find a musical identity that is unique to them. "Your Place or Mine (All This Fire)" is a passionate, sex-driven inferno of a song. There is so much emotion behind the vocals and the powerful guitar riffs that it is hard not to understand what the song is trying to say. This song is loud, outspoken, fearless and honest. It's a winner.
"Pretty New Things" is a slow, symphonic song with deep lyrics. "The whole world shudders every time we sneeze" is just one example of the lines that calls for individual interpretation. I like when bands leave the meaning up to the listener because it makes listening a more personal experience. This song never falls flat once. It is incredibly polished and epic.
"The Way You Would Kiss Me" is another slow song that romances the ears with a quiet piano part and low vocals that sound like they are being directly whispered into the listener's ear. With lyrics like, "You can't give what you haven't got," the song packs a heavy meaning that is adequately expressed not only through the lyrics but through the tone of the instrumental parts. It's not all romantic hums though. An alternative rock vibe is heard in several parts of the song, especially in the vocals. Very well done.
Fans of Pearl Jam, Edwin McCain and Lifehouse should try out Last Conservative. They have a clean sound with a lot of heart. Here's a video of them performing "The Way You Would Kiss Me." Do you like Last Conservative?
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