The Roosevelts – Cold Sheets
One of my biggest pet peeves is using the names of popular people in order to hang on their coattails and, hopefully, catch a glimmer of their popularity in the process. I hate when people who don’t have the surname “Poe” decide to adopt it. I hate when a group of talented musicians decide to name their band “The Lincolns” when they have nothing to do with the 16th President. Hypothetically.
However, despite the fact that The Roosevelts have gotten caught up in one of my biggest annoyances, I am bridging the path toward forgiveness. Their album, Cold Sheets, is a perfectly hipster blend of country, folk and pop that translates onto a short debut album void of any glaring signs of naivety and immaturity. Despite their juvenile standing as a band, the six tracks on the album are refreshingly catchy and developed. The vocals are crisp and sweet and the songwriting is solid, albeit not unique or revolutionary.
Simply put, The Roosevelts are a troupe of bearded, hipster-looking fellows (whose look and persona transfer to the album cover – literally a sheet – and their band name) who lack the exemplary qualities to make them truly special, but have enough talent to make them easily enjoyable for awhile. They’re not hard to listen to and comprehend, so when you need an easy CD to turn on for a while, Cold Sheets should be a viable contender.
Final Verdict: Thumbs Up
Sounds Like: A Rocket to the Moon, Kodaline, Mumford & Sons