Marah's latest was as a terrific surprise to me. I picked it up on 
emusic almost as an afterthought but it has easily managed to rack 
up many repeat plays on the iTunes playlist. Their earlier records 
never managed to catch my attention, but two songs in particular 
were instant hits to my ears. 

I am a total sucker for backup vocals so "Freedom Park" got me 
right away with its choir of girls singing "shimmy shimmy ko-ko-
pop."  Its total domination of my brain was cemented by a 
completely memorable guitar hook that I won't even try to emulate 
with doot doot doots.

"Pizzeria" also got me on the first listen. Again, strong melody, 
great back up vocals and a lyric that means a lot to anyone who 
grew up with a slice shop as neighborhood hangout.

Richard
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