Old Theatrics

Summing up the sound and idea of The Minor White is, indeed, a difficult task. With most bands, you can summarize their sound with a few words. After spinning Old Theatrics several times, we still can't quite come up with words to describe what is going on. And that just may be what makes this disc such an intriguing spin. While we can't quite come up with words to describe these tunes, in some way or another, the folks in this band have managed to effectively capture their sound with the title of this, their debut album. No, this isn't show music, although there are some vague similarities. It isn't pop, because it is too unpredictable. It isn't folk because the sound is big. It isn't truly progressive because the music is easily accessible. In the end, the folks in Minor White are simply creating good, credible, quality music. Songs are what make the band, of course...and songs are the greatest strength of Old Theatrics. Critics and listeners will no doubt be scratching their heads trying to figure out what genre this belongs in. We ultimately don't care what category it fits in because it is irrelevant. Originality is a rarity in today's world. And The Minor White is a truly credible and original band. This album features cool, flowing, hummable tracks that sound better the more familiar they become. Recommended. -babysue.com