Super Deluxe hails from Nirvana territory but isn't into teenage angst. This band started life as a lighthearted pop band less than two years ago , and they intend to stick with the musical path they're on. Bandmembers are lead singer/guitarist Braden Blake, guitarist/vocalist John Kirsch, bassist Jake Ness, and drummer Chris Lockwood. Working in the genre of Cheap Trick, the Posies, early Beatles, and about a thousand other bands, Super Deluxe knows the importance of finding something special to set themselves apart from the pack. The Blake/Kirsch harmonies are what will set them apart.
Famous is the debut album of Super Deluxe. There are 10 tracks of original material although the tracks are somewhat short, the total time just exceeding the 30 minute mark. Famous is a good introduction, and some- where in the record bins is a Christmas EP from 1995. Super Deluxe recorded Famous in a friend's studio at little cost. When listening to Famous, give some special attention to "Smile", "She Came On", and "Flustered".
What chance does Super Deluxe have of going to the top? The band seems weak because there are many similar songs that zip by leaving little impression. Listeners may be happy listening to this happy pop sound, but how long does it stay with them when the songs are very short and the lyrics need little thought? There doesn't seem to be a really strong track that could be pulled off as a single - but several seem as though they could be made stronger with more time.
Super Deluxe seems very marketable - songs that don't offend, that are good for dancing and relaxing, good harmonies and decent music. MTV can't be far away.
