The Like
Release Me
Downtown Records
8/10
At first, I was astonished by the amount of growth in The Like since their 2005 debut LP Are You Thinking What I’m Thinking. But upon remembering how young the ladies of The Like still are, I would be more surprised if they were still churning out the LA indie-pop that was all the rage in ’05 – Rilo Kiley, Phantom Planet, Rooney, etc… Now it seems that original members Elizabeth “Z” Berg (vox/guitar) and drummer Tennessee Thomas are listening to less modern day LA jams and a whole shit-ton of The Shirelles.
Moving to vocal harmonies, analog equipment, and bringing along Charlotte Froom replacement Laena Geronimo to handle bass duties and adding Annie Monroe on organ, The Like creates a rich mix of “Ooos,” “Ahhhs,” catchy beats and clever lyrics. This all leads to a damned fine album, which has me openly and repeatedly recommending it to my friends, just as I recommend it to you.
-Jonathan Yost
Oh, and as a bonus, here’s a shot of singer Z from the Like’s first show!
Photo by Brandon Anderson