:: Fred Astereo - I Love You

Fred Astereo

If you pine for the good ol‘ days when musical artists were exactly that or if Perry Como or Andy Williams are more your pace, then Fred Astereo's 'I Love You’ will please you no end. Formerly a four piece, now a solo affair, vocalist and singer/ songwriter Paulzen, borrows from the past, tinkers around with the sound and style and turns it into something a little more immediate and relevant. The opening track ‘Sleepytown’ is classic 50‘s sophistication and even comes with that old record scratchiness which sits beautifully behind it. Just exquisite! A mix of delightful melodies, fun piano play, old school pop class and a some off kilter lyrics, 'I Love You’ is the kind of release best enjoyed next to open fire sipping sherry, while laughing at dirty jokes. Bound to soothe your soul (if only to smile at) there are tracks to relax by (‘The Juggling Boy’), songs to not take too seriously (‘Kooky Little Miss’ and ‘The Boyfriend Song’) as well as genuinely interesting tunes (‘Oh Rebecca’ and ‘Vera’). A fine release worth more than a cursory glance.