Lake Street Dive have been on the scene for a while now, although only recently have gained more press and popularity. The dynamic group have it all- impeccable musicianship, harmonies, lyrics- why haven't they received more press until now?
Who cares. It's a joy to listen to their covers- that's how I originally got hooked on them- when a friend of mine sent me a link to their cover of Jackson 5's, I Want You Back. Their chill vibe, easy going look, give more of a chance to focus on what matters- the music.
Here's a song that I think showcases all that is great about Lake Street Dive. The vocal stylings of lead singer Rachael Price are to die for- some Adele, some Etta, deep alto notes floating to a breezy mezzo soprano. It's such a joy to hear such control balanced with such power in a voice. This sexy song, You Go Down Smooth, is an upbeat number that plays beautifully with that temptation of physical attraction that is so hard to resist. The chorus says it all too well:
The rest of the band is so precise with backing their lead vocalist, building after the first verse and letting the energy of the lyrics build the song to an explosion of passion. Their harmonies make it a fun, upbeat number that would be a blast to sing along driving in your car with the windows down on a beautiful summer day!
You Go Down Smooth is from Lake Street Dive's latest album, Bad Self Portraits, which was released February 2014.
Who cares. It's a joy to listen to their covers- that's how I originally got hooked on them- when a friend of mine sent me a link to their cover of Jackson 5's, I Want You Back. Their chill vibe, easy going look, give more of a chance to focus on what matters- the music.
Here's a song that I think showcases all that is great about Lake Street Dive. The vocal stylings of lead singer Rachael Price are to die for- some Adele, some Etta, deep alto notes floating to a breezy mezzo soprano. It's such a joy to hear such control balanced with such power in a voice. This sexy song, You Go Down Smooth, is an upbeat number that plays beautifully with that temptation of physical attraction that is so hard to resist. The chorus says it all too well:
And I am afraid to need you so
And I am too sober not to know
That you may be my problem, not my love
'Cause you go down smooth
The rest of the band is so precise with backing their lead vocalist, building after the first verse and letting the energy of the lyrics build the song to an explosion of passion. Their harmonies make it a fun, upbeat number that would be a blast to sing along driving in your car with the windows down on a beautiful summer day!
You Go Down Smooth is from Lake Street Dive's latest album, Bad Self Portraits, which was released February 2014.
