Think of Wiretree is a throwback to late 60's or early 70's pop. It's retro; But everything is accessible in the here and now. "Luck" pretty much picks up where "Bouldin" left off. In fact, the first three tracks are nearly an echo of "Bouldin" which would be disappointing if the music weren't so good anyway. Wiretree redeems themselves however, when the bouncy "Days Gone By" starts. It's just enough different to keep you listening. The mid-tempo ballad, "Falling," follows up "Days Gone By" proving that Wiretree has a somewhat mellow side as well.
"Information" and "Satellite Song", however, are where "Luck" really sets itself apart from "Bouldin" and for that matter from pop CD's everywhere. "Information" has a truly infectious melody that insinuates itself into your feet and your mind. It is the kind of pop tune that will make you want to go back and listen again. It's a "feel good" and a "Wow!" song.
"Satellite Song" has the coolest barroom piano bit in the background. It's a little out of tune and sounds like it has been dropped from a truck to the ground. The texture this piano adds is infinitely better than it would have been if it had been just a straight piano. The tune is, like "Information," so infectious that it demands repeating.
The title track,"Luck," brings into play the second mid-tempo ballad and it swings and sways, holding to the retro-ballad feel. All in all this is a wonderful collection from a band that deserves more attention.
Wiretree consists of singer songwriter, Kevin Peroni, and band members Joshua Kaplan, Rachel Peroni and Daniel Blanchard. You can find more information about the band from their website and listen to a few complete tracks from "Bouldin" and "Luck" at their MySpace Page. CDBaby has both "Bouldin" and "Luck" for a very inexpensive $10 each (ok, $9.99). For the digitally bound download lovers, you can purchase the tracks from i-Tunes or from AmieStreet.com.
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