With a mandate to create instrumental pop music that would more than make up for the absence of a singer, The Screaming Eagles set the bar high on their debut album Enemy Gold--knowing full well that while they were playing pop music, they were not going to stick to the usual formula. Members Dave Shumka (guitar), Pat Placzek (bass), and Simon Wong (drums) first joined forces in 2003 and brought their collective influences of Weezer, Ice Cube, and Art Blakey into their unique song writing. The end result is a dazzling display of what they are best known for: joyful energy, lush orchestration, and an unapologetic love of stacking as many pop hooks as possible into two and a half minute long songs.Enemy Gold's thirteen tracks make up a rare collection of idealistic heart-pounding pop. From the contagious parader "DooDoDooDo," to the shape-shifting rock anthem "Cobra Cobana," and the haunting murmurs of "Waltz Diznee (Golden Showers)," Enemy Gold surprises at every turn. Hard riffs share space with impulsive blips. Cellos are crammed side-by-side with pocket pianos. Unconventional pop drum beats team with melodic bass lines to joust with shamelessly exciting guitar hooks and even shades of glam. With a dedicated fan base already developed in Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal, fuelled by kudos from members of the indie scene across Canada, The Screaming Eagles will unquestionably drop one of the most imaginative releases of the year with Enemy Gold.
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