VIMTV Episode #266: Smith Westerns – Dye It Blonde

Jake: Not Recommended, 60/100

Tom: Somewhat Recommended, 63/100

Overview: Smith Westerns’ second album gives a lot of energy and catchy guitar lines, that’s for sure. Unfortunately, a lot of the magic stops there as the album doesn’t offer much variety at all or very many memorable tunes. The sound itself is quite cool, and the production fits the style really well, but the songwriting just isn’t strong enough.

Recommended Similar Artists: MGMT, Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti, Deerhunter, My Bloody Valentine

Jake’s Track Picks: 

• 1. Weekend
• 4. All Die Young
• 10. Dye The World

Tom’s Track Picks: 

• 1. Weekend
• 4. All Die Young
• 10. Dye The World

VIMTV Research Links:

• Smith Westerns Band Website
• Wikipedia – Smith Westerns/a>

• Smith Westerns – Dye It Blonde reviews at Metacritic
• MySpace – Smith Westerns
• Smith Westerns lyrics

“Weekend” Music Video:

“Dance Away” Audio: