New Fan - "Counting The Ways"
Wow! Just Wow!
I never heard of this band until last week when I was in a Starbucks with a friend and this amazing guitar riff similar to "Do I Wanna Know" by Arctic Monkeys spiked my ears. I was instantly removed from whatever I was doing and tuned into that song playing which I could barely hear, but I knew it was something amazing.
I immediately had my Google Music app identify the song, and I am thankful I did. I must have listened to this song 20-30 times in the past week or so since I heard it.
for me it is a perfect 10/10 song. The writing is superb, the chords/melody in the chorus tug at my heartstrings in such a way. Her voice, the instrumentation, the unique and very interesting arrangement of the song always keeps you guessing.
The song gives me frisson (chills/goosebumps) by how it hits me. It's simply amazing.
I haven't checked out anything else yet because of lack of time, but this weekend I plan on listening to both albums. I really hope I am not let down. There are so many times you hear one great track by a band and then nothing else hits you.
I will report back here soon! Hopefully I love the experience and then I will buy tickets for one of their NY shows this upcoming February!