The Boat People: Chandeliers

The Boat People: Chandeliers The Boat People have developed a reputation as Australlia's premier indie pop band. On their sophomore album Chandeliers they continue to explore their unique brand of intellectual pop. The Boat People could easily be from California and no one would bat an eye. Their music is similar to Phantom Planet or Rooney. They utilize sunny harmonies and hand claps to the fullest. "Born in the 80s" reminds me a little of the Wombats. On "As If I Could", the band's vocal melodies remind me a lot of The Guest-era Phantom Planet. "Babysnake" is reminiscent of the Shins. In the end, the Boat People are a great pop group, no wonder they've slowly been getting more and more acclaim world wide. Chandeliers is just an easily digestible pop album with very few pitfalls. Rating: 8.3/10 MP3: Boat People "Destination" Buy: iTunes