Products of their environment don't come any more fully formed than Embarrassing Fruits. Taking the muscular indie rock of such local legends as Polvo and Archers Of Loaf and stripping them back to a quieter, more insistently nostalgic package, the Chapel Hill trio writes songs about its hometown and the experience of growing up in it. There is no better example of this than "Corner." Over a brisk stroll of acoustic guitar and bass, Joe Norkus relates cute but emotionally bruised memories of growing up on street corners as a triumphant horn punctuates the bittersweet feelings. It's a wonderfully relaxed remembrance that communicates without being forceful. So take a listen, download it and go out to Local 506 this Friday when the Fruits open up for San Diego's Wavves.
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