I recently was introduced to a music trio called Chairlift including two men (Aaron and Patrick) and one woman (Caroline). I immediately was hooked the moment I heard the voice of the female lead vocalist. Her voice is incredibly captivating as she sings with power and confidence allowing her to reach a wide range of notes and distinct styles. She does not have the typical sweet, soft sound that female vocalists usually have in the genre of indie-pop rock; instead it is more rugged and harsh. Contrasting the sweet and catchy melodies, she adds her unique touch giving the listener a spectrum of interesting sounds. As I search for other bands to compare Chairlift with I realize the they are as fresh and unique as disco was when it hit the early 70's.
The music they create is extremely catchy and fun, filled with sweet lyrics and odd concepts. One of their songs is called "bruises" in which the lyrics go "I grabbed some frozen strawberries, so I could ice your bruising knees..." This song is about doing bends and flips for someone to show how much you love them, even if it means getting bruised all over. This idea has been done many times before, yet never in the light of headstands and cartwheels. This c.d. has a variety of styled songs however having a common sound throughout making it recognizably Chairlift. This is not a quality that many people can accomplish and one that I look up to as a musician. I recommend this album entitle Does You Inspire You to anyone who wants listen to fun and unique tunes.
