It is not too often that an album comes along this late in the year and reminds me why I have yet to compile my best of 2007 list yet. But that is just what happened with the debut album from Frightened Rabbit. In some ways, the album is not new at all, it did see a release overseas over a year ago and even got a bit of praise here in the states early in 2007 though it was available only as an import.

I got the good word about Frightened Rabbit from a fellow music blogger, at Catbirdseat. (who was 1 year ahead on these dudes) At the time, I only accessed a song or two from their album, The Greys, but really enjoyed it and added it to an ever growing list of albums on import that I would like to own, but figured would never make their way to the states. Well that all changed recently when Frightened Rabbit was signed to FatCat Records here in the US and their album saw a release this fall.

So, the fresh sounds of this album and the consistent overall flavor are really impressive. The guys hail from Scotland, (it has been a great year for bands from Scotland incidentally) and craft a indie pop sound that hooked me back in January, and confirms that feeling all over again as I listen to the full length repeatedly. Enjoy a couple downloads and a video from the band, and seriously consider picking this one up.

Frightened Rabbit – The Greys
Frightened Rabbit – Go Go Girls