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Monday, August 23rd, 2010 | musiX | No Comments

You know me, I’m a sucker for a good power pop band. I don’t need experimental or existential—just shiny hooks cranked out by a guitar-bass-drums combo (power trio preferred).

Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s Jaill is a four-piece that makes rock ‘n’ roll that probably won’t dramatically change anyone’s life. It’s just … good. The band has been quietly doing so for almost a decade, but their Sub Pop debut—That’s How We Burn—is quickly making Jaill as buzzworthy as a warm can of Blatz. It should be noted that three of the members have spent time in another TDoL fave The Goodnight Loving, who are in limbo after just releasing a great record in The Goodnight Loving Supper Club.

That’s How We Burn is a pure slab of power pop. Some songs—like first single “Everyone’s Hip”—have actually been sculpted and polished over the last few years. These tunes go down almost too easy, especially on a warm day … though I don’t advise washing it down with a warm can of beer.

“Everyone’s Hip” - Jaill

“The Stroller” - Jaill

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Tags: Jaill, Sub Pop, That's How We Burn, The Goodnight Loving