It’s a new year and 2015 already has a bunch of exciting new releases due out, including the debut full-length from Los Angeles fuzz pop act Cotillon. The moniker of singer-songwriter Jordan Corso, the new album has a cool mix of garage rock and Beatles-style pop with hints of different dimensions on each track. Overall, Cotillon’s debut absolutely rocks with jazzy horns, steady beats and a lo-fi sound, and a Lou Reed-esque charm that’ll hook you like a fish on a line.
One crazy thing about this album is that it was tracked at East West Studio 3 in LA, which fans might know as the place where The Beach Boys recorded their landmark album Pet Sounds. The vintage tones from Cotillon’s album show the production quality doesn’t fall far from the proverbial tree. No wonder why it’s being released on the underground indie rock label Burger Records — there’s a distinct vibe that mirrors The Velvets. It’s weird, mellow and emphatic at the same time — hard-hitting while making your ears feel that they’re being seduced by a feather.
So far this year an artist decided to make dentures that look like David Bowie’s teeth that you can buy for $15,000. Looks like we haven’t wasted much time continuing the craziness of 2014. To take a break from the sickeningly entertaining madness, check out the top tracks from my Album Of The Week. Will it get weird enough for you? Let’s hope so.
One track that really gets me is “Infection.” A mix between the early material of Guided By Voices and Jay Reatard, this is the most danceable song off of the album. Another groovy one is “Call Me Up.” This has those horns in it that complete the chorus brilliantly. Starting it off with a classic rock style riff that reminds me of The Allman Brothers’ “Melissa,” “Holding You Back” is a lovely number that will have your heart swooning.
Cotillon will perform at Noise Pop 2015 at the Great American Music Hall in San Fransisco on Feb 25, but let’s hope Jordan and his band hit up New England to do a show here soon. Until then, grab a copy of Cotillon’s debut when it comes out on Jan 26. It’s a rad record that you shouldn’t ignore.
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