Saintseneca are probably Columbus, Ohio’s best kept secret, having floated under the radar for a few years now impressing people one house-show at a time. They released their debut album “Last” a few weeks ago and I can only attempt to put into words how great it is to finally be able to put something tangible into peoples hands to hear what I’ve been raving about.
Very similar in energy as The Head and The Heart with songs that easily clear the bar that’s been set by similar bands Local Natives, Fleet Foxes, and Mumford and Sons; I know, lofty names to throw next to a relatively unknown, but one listen and I doubt you will find it difficult to agree.
“On or No” is my favorite track from the new album, bringing to light the band’s ability to not use their stomp-along intensity as a necessary crutch when it comes to great lyric writing and overall craftsmanship. Not many bands can walk on both sides of that fence which usually puts an expiration date on the novelty they possess. After the first listen it’s clear that Saintseneca are a band with a future instead of a shelf life.
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