Be Impressive by The Griswolds - Uhune

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Here come the Griswolds, a fuchsia-colored hand grenade of '80s-inspired pop, signed, sealed, and delivered from Sydney, Australia. Following the release of their Heart of a Lion EP in 2012, the band's star quickly rose, receiving heavy blog love and charting well in both their home country and in Europe. The quartet signed on with mega indie Wind-Up Records and were in turn paired with producer Tony Hoffer (M83, Beck, Foster the People) to craft their debut. Be Impressive is not only the neon-lit title of their first album, but apparently it's also the band's M.O. The Griswolds aim for the rafters on songs like the thundering synth anthem "Right on Track" and the clubby "Down and Out." Strains of contemporary pop's biggest and brightest can be heard in their sounds: the chippy faux-Graceland guitar punctuations of Vampire Weekend, the bright synth pop bursts of Passion Pit, the explosive electro-pop of MGMT, and the radio-friendly soul-pop of Maroon 5. This is music aimed at stardom, packaged for the world to enjoy, and you've got to give them credit for coming out with guns blazing. Many of the songs are very catchy with strong choruses and hooks that should gain them ample airplay and a firm footing on the world's stage. ~ Timothy Monger

1. 16 Years

by The Griswolds

Primary Artist: The Griswolds; Main Performer
Author: S. Raymonde
Christopher Whitehall
Daniel Duque-perez
Elizabeth Fraser
Robin Guthrie; Production
Producer: Tony Hoffer; Production
Recording Producer: Tony Hoffer; Production

2. Right On Track

by The Griswolds

Primary Artist: The Griswolds; Main Performer
Author: Christopher Riley
Christopher Whitehall
Daniel Duque-perez; Production
Producer: Tony Hoffer; Production
Recording Producer: Tony Hoffer; Production

3. Beware The Dog

by The Griswolds

Primary Artist: The Griswolds; Main Performer
Composer: Duque Perez
John
West
Whitehall; Composer
Author: Christopher Whitehall
Daniel Duque-perez; Production
Producer: Tony Hoffer; Production
Recording Producer: Tony Hoffer; Production

4. If You Wanna Stay

by The Griswolds

Primary Artist: The Griswolds; Main Performer
Author: Christopher Whitehall
Daniel Duque-perez; Production
Producer: Tony Hoffer; Production
Recording Producer: Tony Hoffer; Production

5. Down And Out

by The Griswolds

Primary Artist: The Griswolds; Main Performer
Author: Christopher Whitehall
Daniel Duque-perez; Production
Producer: Tony Hoffer; Production
Recording Producer: Tony Hoffer; Production

6. Be Impressive

by The Griswolds

Primary Artist: The Griswolds; Main Performer
Composer: Duque Perez
John
West
Whitehall; Composer
Author: Christopher Whitehall
Daniel Duque-perez; Production
Producer: Tony Hoffer; Production
Recording Producer: Tony Hoffer; Production

7. Live This Nightmare

by The Griswolds

Primary Artist: The Griswolds; Main Performer
Author: Christopher Whitehall
Daniel Duque-perez; Production
Producer: Tony Hoffer; Production
Recording Producer: Tony Hoffer; Production

8. America

by The Griswolds

Primary Artist: The Griswolds; Main Performer
Author: Christopher Whitehall
Daniel Duque-perez; Production
Producer: Tony Hoffer; Production
Recording Producer: Tony Hoffer; Production

9. Thread The Needle

by The Griswolds

Primary Artist: The Griswolds; Main Performer
Arranger: David Richard Campbell; Composer
Author: Christopher Whitehall
Daniel Duque-perez; Production
Producer: Tony Hoffer; Production
Recording Producer: Tony Hoffer; Production

10. Aurora Borealis

by The Griswolds

Primary Artist: The Griswolds; Main Performer
Author: Christopher Whitehall
Daniel Duque-perez; Production
Producer: Tony Hoffer; Production
Recording Producer: Tony Hoffer; Production

11. Not Ready Anymore

by The Griswolds

Primary Artist: The Griswolds; Main Performer
Author: Christopher Whitehall
Daniel Duque-perez; Production
Producer: Tony Hoffer; Production
Recording Producer: Tony Hoffer; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

40 minutes and 16 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

10/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Hard Rock, Rock, Alternative, Indie Rock

Label

Wind-up Records

Music Distribution Service

Isolation Network Inc.

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Aug 26, 2014

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

601501440922