Review
You, Me, & Everyone We Know
Things Are Really Weird Right Now

Topshelf (2011) Aaron H

You, Me, & Everyone We Know – Things Are Really Weird Right Now cover artwork
You, Me, & Everyone We Know – Things Are Really Weird Right Now — Topshelf, 2011

You, Me, & Everyone We Know came to my attention with the announcement of their break-up earlier this year. I didn't give them a listen until their post-humous EP, Things Are Really Weird Right Now. I was taken aback, as I wasn't expecting something as poppy as this from Topshelf Records. That isn't necessarily a bad thing though.

The first song on this 4-track EP, “There Was a Thump, Then Another,” is the poppiest on the album. It has all the elements you need for a good pop song. It's catchy, hooky, and it's an easy song to dance to. They even incorporate a little homage to doo-wop in the bridge. The next track, “Sad Bastard Music” is stripped down to an acoustic guitar and tambourine while the subtle hum of a keyboard kicks in. The following two tracks, “Thing Are Really Weird Right Now” and “Some Things Don't Wash Out,” are much more straight-forward indie rock/pop and lack the appeal of the catchy opener.

The EP isn't perfect, but it definitely caught my attention. It's certainly deserving of a listen from any indie-pop fan, and I'm interested in checking out their back catalog now. It's just a bummer I caught these guys too late.

7.5 / 10Aaron H • October 31, 2011

You, Me, & Everyone We Know – Things Are Really Weird Right Now cover artwork
You, Me, & Everyone We Know – Things Are Really Weird Right Now — Topshelf, 2011

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