Exemplary indie.

While a lot of characteristics fall under the umbrella of “indie‰Û, most bands stick to one or two subcategories. Cataldo is one band that is an exception to this trend. On Cataldo‰’s most recent album, “Gilded Oldies‰Û, dancey indie pop appears alongside mellow, somber, and introspective ballads. Lyrics about being lost mingle with more positive lyrics, and many are sung over rolling basslines and even a unique horns section on multiple tracks. One highlight on the album is piano ballad “Black Lamb‰Û, which features passionate vocals and a melancholy horns interlude. Ranging from sweet to sorrowful, this album covers a lot of ground both musically and lyrically, and does so with seeming ease.

RIYL: They Might Be Giants, Bombadil, The Mountain Goats
Recommended: 2,5,6,9