Lightheaded
Good Good Great!
(Slumberland)
3.5/5
Good Good Great!, the debut album from New Jersey indie rockers Lightheaded, is a unique blending of mostly ‘80s- and ‘90s-era indie-pop sounds, with some Phil Spector and Curt Boettcher production influences sprinkled in for good measure, in a similar schtick to other retro-inspired indie groups like Paramount or Bleachers.
Lightheaded’s own unique, ethereal, and slightly subdued style works wonderfully on tracks like “Mercury Girl” and “Love Is Overrated.” Both are heartbreaking.
Unfortunately, this same style makes lyrics like “girl, whoa, whoa, whoa, I’m thinking of you now” in “Patti Girl” sound a little silly. Still, occasionally trying too hard is better than not trying at all.
The album is well worth a listen, especially if you’ve recently been dumped and are looking for something to ruminate over your ex to.