Digging through and past the center

I wasn't really sure what to expect from The New Pornographers. I had heard of them before, but didn't know what I thought they were. I was handed their new album Together a few weeks ago. I popped it in and, to my surprise, I really enjoyed it.

It was a little like eating a Triscuit and expecting a Wheat Thin-I was totally caught off guard by this band. They have a pretty unique sound-if I had to put a name on it it would be like a more rock and roll-esque Polyphonic Spree (power-pop as their page suggests). The song I want to share is "Your Hands (Together)," its the title track on their album Together. I wouldn't say the track is representative of the whole album, but it certainly sets the pace. What I really love about this song is the fact that it just never lets up. I've been listening to it on loop (its how I write about the song of the day) and the difference between the end and the beginning isn't discernible. It kind of has a 90's rock feel, which is a little weird, but this band is definitely a new favorite.

Enjoy!

"Your Hands (Together)" by The New Pornographers from Together (2010)

-S