CANASTA

The Fakeout, The Tease, and The Breather

2010-05-03

The band name, Canasta, led me to believe that this might be dance music or maybe electronic music, or that it might at least be upbeat. (Maybe it's because the cover looks incredibly similar to Dengue Fever's "Venus on Earth" release.) With its second release, Chicago-based Canasta delivers quiet pop with orchestral elements. This is pretty and well-produced stuff with occasional bits of violin or cello shining through. Best song? "Mexico City", with its shouted "Go, go, go" chorus. Rebecca Ruth

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Rock

  • reviewed 12/2009

    METTA
    Metta-mor-phi-ohm

  • reviewed 02/2015

    BØRNS
    Candy (EP)

  • reviewed 10/2008

    SMILE SMILE
    Blue Roses

  • reviewed 04/2012

    THERESA ANDERSSON
    Street Parade

  • reviewed 11/2009

    Paul McCartney
    Good Evening New York City

  • reviewed 08/2004

    The Finn Brothers
    Everyone is Here

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.