The Thrills – Teenager
This collection of ten harmonious songs,the nicest and most singable being “The Midnight Choir”,made me listen. The tunes are a little samey,some might say quite tedious,however this is a harmless album for those who are yearning for an uncomplicated piece of musical entertainment.
“Should’ve Known Better”,with its Hawaiian style slide guitar,has a charming tune,rather Monkees/Beach Boys-influenced,with some lovely organ slotting in comfortably in the background. “Teenager”,the title track,is rather maudlin, a somewhat stodgy lament for lost teenage hood, a bit of a depressing listen. I rather liked “No More Empty Words,”with its pleading vocals for rejuvenation in life and love,with a 60s guitar break in the middle of the song. The album is pleasing,but it doesn’t go down on the list of albums I would currently buy. The teenagers will love it,but it’s a bit too unadventurous for my taste.
By Juliet Robertson
