MP3: The Garlands - Why did I trust you?
Take it from someone who doesn't really like most tweepop: The Garlands are a great band. Good songs played with strength and confidence and yes, a touch of sweetness despite the anger of the title. It's hard for me to say why these guys capture my attention when most other bands fail, but I think it's the energy level that gets me. I've seen and heard way too many bands in this style that come off like such reluctant performers that it's such a pleasure to hear the opposite. And I wasn't always such a bitter old cynic either -- I had a great time seeing bands like Tiger Trap way back when. But nevermind that, it's not nostalgia and it's definitely not about me. The Garlands are a great band. It's that simple.
The Garlands - Why did I trust you?