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Elvyn - Valley Of The Kilowatt Hour

I seriously dug the Canadian group Elvyn’s 2010 release, The Decline. Sounding like Teenage Fanclub had formed a band with Ryan Adams, it provided the perfect blend of power pop with alt country sensibilities, and five years later I’m still playing it regularly.

When I heard ‘Ellie’, the first song to be released from their long-awaited follow-up, I was hooked all over again. I think I’ve played that tune more than any other since it was released as a free download in September. And now here’s the accompanying album, featuring a further ten songs. It’s not all quite as immediate and rockin’ as ‘Ellie’, but it’s wonderful all the same, the kind of record that improves with every listen and one that is even better than its predecessor.

To these ears, at least, perfect power pop melds the most appealing aesthetics of the past with modern ideas, and that’s something that Elvyn have managed brilliantly here. The genius of it is that it constantly evokes classic groups while remaining new and exciting. Take ‘True Luv Can’t Hide’ which sounds like a long-lost Wings track, ‘Bread And Butter’ bringing to mind the bluesy/boogie-esque numbers that Badfinger did so well, and the final song ‘Everyone Is Calling My Name’ echoes the majestic, melodic folk of Simon and Garfunkel.

Elvyn - Ellie

Ladies & germs, it's time for new music!!! Download the new single "Ellie", from the upcoming album Valley Of The Kilowatt Hour right here.

All we ask is that you put it on your iPod, get in your car, and crank it up on one of these hot September evenings!

There's a post on Elvyn a whiles back, but it could have been lost in the opening weeks of this blog. So here's something again on Elvyn's The Decline. This track, from the album of the same name, is plain old fantastic rock music. It sounds as if it could come from the days of Blue Oyster Cult and the like, so you know its good. If you click on the lovely button ITYLTSmusic down there you can hear a few more tracks from Elvyn.

09 The Decline by ITYLTSmusic

When I Think You'll Like This Song first heard Canadian pop-folk group Elvyn, we liked what we heard so we got in contact with them to hear some more from this fantastic folk outfit. They sent us their album, The Decline, and we've been playing it non-stop ever since. 

A fantastic album full of pop-folk sing along songs that swing from the opener Those Were The Days a lovely up-tempo summer pop rock song that taps into those feeling of nostalgia for times gone by that we can all relate to. Lotta Lies immediately reminded ITYLTS of Blue Oyster Cult, a vibe that continues throughout the album. The brilliant Big Bay is a perfect song for driving a long enjoying the sights, or for sitting in your bedroom trying to do work, it works on all those levels. The titular The Decline is a rocky off beat affair that switches up the tone of the album slightly yet does not disrupt the flow. The albums closer I Was There ends the album with catchy guitar riffs, beautiful melodies and just great rock and roll.

ElvynMusic by ITYLTSmusic

If you like your pop-folk 60s/70s inspired (a la Blue Oyster Cult, Starland Vocal Band) this is the album for you. And if you're not too sure, get this anyway because its a great album to spend an afternoon listening to. 

Visit the Official Evelyn Website for more info. 

Follow them on twitter @ElvynMusic