Never a band to wait around too long for a tune to end, Grand Pocket Orchestra’s debut album is finally here and crams in 18 songs over 36 minutes. With a couple of line-up changes that have bolstered their sound, The Ice Cream lives up to the promise displayed on their two previous EPs and the recent single ‘Basketballs’ albeit more robust and crafted. I’ve called their music Fisher Price Pop before and I’m sticking with it. Get yourself a 99 Flake from the man with the dirty hands in the van and press play!
The band launch their album on Saturday August 28th in Whelan’s with guests Girls Names and Hipster Youth. Tickets: €10 or €15 with CD.
Photo by Loreana Rushe.
Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005 . He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Cara Magazine, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, founder of Lumo Club, club promoter, event curator and producer of gigs, listening parties & events in Dublin.
ye its awesome :p
Cant wait to FEAST my ears on this one…. It’s gonna send me LOOP the LOOP….
fuckin awsome
Worms and Chongo Pop are decent.
What do you mean, ‘decent’….this album is legendary!!!! Has totally restored my faith in music….and to think they’re Irish!!! Right up there with MBV, Rollerskate Skinny and Toasted Heretic….