On first listen to Pleasant's Awkward as a Beehive, there are striking similarities to The Cure. But dive further into the album and you'll find the group has its own, unmistakably clever sound.
The album provides a medley of light-hearted tracks alongside innovative guitar chords. The sound would fit nicely into the Chapel Hill music scene with its unmistakable cool grooves.
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Lead singer Sean Parker's acute voice carries itself well, providing high-pitched vocals that give the record its unique, catchy and youthful flare.
But don't let the innocent voice fool you. The creative and lyrics shadow a history of angst and heartbreak.
The dynamic co-ed vocals, accompanied by Maria Gonzalez, craft the unique album into a balanced brew of macho yelps and feminine chirps.
Awkward as a Beehive begins with the inviting and catchy opener, "Welcome Come In." With mellow beats and a funky vocal sound, the first song draws listeners in for more.
The third track, "Strange," is one of the more somber anthems. Tranquil and delicate, the song exposes the artist's vulnerability while including a deep and assertive attitude. The well placed piano beats exhibit the song's artistic achievement.
In contrast, "Everything Here's Gold" proves to be one of those songs that just somehow gets glued in your head A-A-- without any annoying bubbly lyrics - and provides a quirky and intelligent chorus.
