Lohio

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In the span of five songs, Pittsburgh's Lohio covers plenty of sonic territory. On their latest effort, a self-titled EP self-released late last year, the trio shifts from jangly Americana to bouncy indie-pop. Take the slow-burning, Neil Young-inspired opener "Grandfather's Chaise," which builds from quietly sparse to raucous and loud. Then there's the infectious "Waiting For The End Of The Summertime" with it's 70's pop aesthetic and Beach Boys-reminiscent "ooh ooh ooh ooh." On the sunnier tracks, singer Greg Dutton's voice is reminiscent of The Jayhawks' Gary Louris, while other times, like on the hushed "We'll Hide Ourselves Underneath," he exhibits the fragile timbre of Elliott Smith. His vocal pliability suits the music well because their genre seems to change from track to track. That's what makes the band's new EP such a treat. Lohio manages to offer variety in spades and they tackle each song with a deft understanding of melody and arrangement. Definitely worth a listen. -- Capt. Obvious

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MP3: Lohio - Grandfather's Chaise

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