Album Haiku: Swoon by Mon Cheri
Rockin’ Smooth Pop Sound
Swoon over the Chemistry
Beats Meant For Dancing
4.5 out of 5
Songs we can’t take off repeat: “Too Hard Too Fast,” “Street Preacher,” “Outlaw,” “Changes,” and “Shallow Wake.”
I never get the opportunity to just sit down and listen to music, therefore I am forced to listen to music while I work or am in the car, working on the site, and so on. I am so excited to share how funny it was when I was at work and people came to my desk, they would start bopping their heads when I was listening to “Swoon.” It was like the album was contagious and I just loved the effect that a song had on someone who has never heard of Mon Cheri. Now if that doesn’t say something about Swoon!
I have spent many days dancing and singing my way through Mon Cheri songs, eps/albums, and concerts yet this one is sticking to me slightly different; and in a good way. The first thing that comes to my mind is how sassy and rockin’ the first part of the album is, it’s so much fun. Then the band is able to bring it down and keep me reeled in as they sway my ears to a more smooth rock sound. After listening to the album front to back at LEAST twenty times I have to compliment on its flow, it’s gorgeous. The album musically has a hint of sexy surliness that I am swooning over; not to mention the harmonies on the album will make you hear their chemistry without even seeing Pat and Caroline sing live in concert.
It also doesn’t hurt that the band is fabulous live and every single one of its members and their spouses, even their dogs, are the nicest people. I felt like Mon Cheri has worked really hard putting out new music like hotcakes; and each time they win us (and our family & friends) over. They are enjoyable for all ages and all music fans and that is a rare find. I am bewildered that they are having a CD Release Show at the Bing; I know the Bing Crosby Theater will be glowing with smiles, clapping, laughter, and plenty of dancing all night long!
P.S. – I didn’t post a picture of the album cover because I didn’t want to ruin the surprise when you buy a copy on Friday! I haven’t even seen it and I am dying to get my copy because Brandon and the band worked hard on creating the design and photos!
Mon Cheri’s CD Release Show is Friday, June 10th at the Bing Crosby Theater at 7:00pm. $10 for entry or $15 for entry and a copy of “Swoon.” Tickets can be bought through Brown Paper Tickets HERE. This will be a show you don’t want to miss!
