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Prefables - Mighty Purple - HMG Records, 2004 Hamden, CT combo Mighty Purple has a new album that's a richly textured, multi-layered tapestry of indie pop,Ê both refined and quirky. Together for more than a decade, they've notably opened for Dave Matthews Band and Bare Naked Ladies, put out seven albums, and claim to have performed over 2,500 shows. Prefables kicks off with the catchy, hook-filled "Breaking Up." There are a variety of gems here, from the lovely, latent alt-country sensibility of "I Choose You," the surreal late night truck stop air of "Must Be Strong," and the buoyant NRBQ feel of "Patience," to the freewheeling "Not Coming Back." Scott Amore's clever, charming production really pulls this project up a notch, but it's the complex, intricate tunes that are the real stars. Tales of desire, desperation, and spiritual bankruptcy give way in the end to hints of hope and redemption. And while these songs can be weighty at times, they're also hopelessly infectious. Mighty Purple can offer plenty to enjoy on many levels with this exquisite record. David Malachowski |
