Now that Year Future has gone on an indefinite hiatus, I have to find a new favorite local band and Thee Mad Lovers look like they’re going to step into that void nicely. I was trying to put my finger on why I like them so much and after seeing them a bunch of times I think I finally figured it out. The drummer for Thee Mad Lovers has a very similar style to one of my other favorite drummers, Chris from The Strike. They both have that “We’ve got soul, let’s take control” sound. A quick glance at their MySpace page shows that they don’t have any shows coming up, but if you ever see them listed on a show, make sure to check them out. I’m sure you’ll see me there.
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