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Add Date: March 16

Artist: shoe.

Album: The Speed of Life

Label: Self-released

Genre: Pop

Comments: From the promoter:

"The Speed of Life marks the 4th self-release from the Detroit pop-band shoe. Nine months in the making, this album is the band's biggest production to date. Dustin Gardner and company have transferred and energetic year of performances into the studio, and then brought in some of the City's best talent to transform it into a lust soundscape. Songs like 'Time' capture the raw power of Detroit rock infused with a swinging beat, while the title track incorporates Burt Bacharach style horns into a fast-paced pop ride. All of these nuances culminate into a highly theatrical piece, and an unexpected musical experience."

Cheery, upbeat, sometimes delicate, sometimes dance-y pop. For fans of Jens Leckman or the Battle Royale. Check out the in your-face opener "Time" or the tropicalia-vibed "Speed of Life," both of which are very fun.

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