Most Unpleasant Men – (self-titled)

Within the catchy pop texture of this second full-length project by Most Unpleasant Men lay several observations of the actual and self-imposed isolation between people, especially in major cities. The track, “Man”, beckons the subject to leave the safety of his house to experience the real world outside. In “Fall of the City”, the subject is so stifled by fear because of a man at the door late at night that instead of reaching out for help, they simply “bite their hand”. The tale of “Hippie” consists of someone who’s happy with the thought of flying more than learning how actual flight happens (or doing anything else substantive). In “Stairs”, the male partner is interested in his female partner (and others) physically, but checks out emotionally. There’s some hope for the character in “Hole In The Ground” seeks to finally open his eyes to the world around him (“And I’m out to say / what I didn’t think before”). The simple melodies and pop hooks make this album a fun listen. Fans of The Whitest Boy Alive, Komeda (sans the female lead), and David Byrne/Talking Heads will especially appreciate the sounds.

Read more on GLM:

• Video: Most Unpleasant Men “Hole In The Ground”
• TuneCrush: Most Unpleasant Men “Hole In The Ground”
• TuneCrush: Public Service Broadcasting “Theme from PSB”
• Secret Rendezvous brings more acoustic soul from second ‘Peacock Sessions’