Surrogate - Post-Heroic

Surrogate is my kind of indie rock band. Polished but still lo-fi. Infectious pop hooks without losing any rock edge. Just enough Beach Boys "Pet Sounds" influence. The band's new record, Post-Heroic, is all of the above. THere's something 90's indie rock about Post-Heroic that I absolutely love. Like listening to a lost Granddaddy record (although better than anything Granddaddy ever released).

From the great keyboard riff (and tone) to Christopher Keene's vocals, there's something very charming and easy about Blank Page (the album's opener). Even when the song breaks down into controlled chaos, you never feel like you aren't listening to a beautiful pop single. The title-track has a beautiful slow groove that compliments the vocal melody perfectly. Battleground, Washington busts out a little more rock. Keene's vocals get buried in the mix a little during the verses but the mean guitar riffage is what really grabs your attention on the song.

Post-Heroic is a real easy listen. Whether it's a beautiful pop ballad like Belongings and Close Enough or an upbeat rock song like Sleep Alone and Crimes, each track is crafted so masterfully that there's nothing jarring or off-putting about any song on the record, making it an enjoyable listen.

Surrogate knocked it out of the park with Post-Heroic. Easily their best work to date. Late 90's/early 2000's indie fans rejoice! This is a record for you!

You can download Post-Heroic here: http://surrogatemusic.bandcamp.com/