When your band is named after a soft core porn mag, you’re probably not going to mince your words. Reader’s Wives‘ sophomore album, ‘Rachel’s Apartment’, kicks off in style with an ode to comedian ‘Lenny Fucking Bruce’. Even with a driving rhythm section and clever guitar hooks, Niall Nolohan’s effected vocals are given enough room so this becomes a great album opener.
One of the things I’ve always like about Reader’s Wives are their lyrics, matter of fact, slightly quirky but straight up and honest. On ‘Rachel’s Apartment’ we see that Niall Holohan & Co. have grown into a musically adept indie band. The lead single ‘Light Up’, doesn’t waste much time and introduces you to the main hook within seconds, catchy radio friendly and polished. (more…)