The Minor Leagues: This Story Is Old, I Know, But It Goes On

The Minor Leagues
This Story Is Old, I Know, But It Goes On
Datawaslost Records [2009]









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Cincinnati band The Minor Leagues, bring seven different members together as their lineup offers up multitudes of talent and sufficiently covers all of the musical bases. This collective effort comes across immediately on This Story Is Old, I Know, But It Goes On, as it is the bands fifth record and really starts to exhibit their veteran recording experience through simple but solid indie pop songs. You can imagine with such a giant group you may get too many different directions but The Minor Leagues did a superb job of not letting numbers get in the way of keeping This Story Is Old, I Know, But It Goes On consistent and concise as the record only runs 35 minutes. Even though different tracks may present bigger sonic soundscapes with horns or other more orchestrated instrumentation, The Minor Leagues true strength is the way they blend a 60's rock vibe with a smooth Brit-pop delivery and really make something unique that is inviting and noteworthy!

Key Track: "Travel Agent"

Band With Similar Fire: The Kinks

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-Reviewed by Sam DaMatta