Neighbourhood

Vinyl Records and Rare LPs:

I Love You.
New - Vinyl - 88883 70493 1
Sealed 2015 180gm original with hype sticker. Moderate creasing to top right corner. "The Neighbourhood's debut album I Love You is equal parts stadium-sized indie rock and slick electronic pop with a little bit of contemporary R&B thrown in. In other words, it has everything it takes to appeal to a fan of modern pop music in 2013. Especially if that fan is into Maroon 5 and Coldplay, because a large percentage of the album sounds like Adam Levine fronting that band as they churn out one wide-screen midtempo ballad after another. It’s a blend of styles that doesn't quite work as well as it might have, as the light and slinky vocals of Jesse Rutherford don’t quite match up with the ponderous nature of the music, which leaves most of the album feeling like it was built out of parts that weren’t designed to be fitted together. Where it works better are the moments when the band switches up the tempo or scales back on the bombastic arrangements. "Sweater Weather"'s stripped-down verses and almost funky beats add a little life to the sound and Rutherford sounds more at home bopping along to the rhythms. The album closer "Float" has a little bounce to it as well, though it is brought down to earth by the echoing, overblown production. The same applies to "Alleyways." If the production had been a little more restrained and the band had written a few songs that didn't sound like they were meant to be played by U2 after a couple days spent listening to Top 40 radio, the album might not have been quite the heavy and ponderous thing it is. Without any breaks in the clouds though, the heavy pressure just builds and builds, leaving the listener with an overall experience that is oppressively grey and joyless." All Music Guide – Tim Sendra more

The Neighbourhood
Used - Vinyl - 19075833671
2018 2LP 180gm original in gatefold. The Neighbourhood, a Californian alternative rock band, released their fourth studio album, titled "The Neighbourhood," in 2018. The record is a dark and moody exploration of themes such as love, loss, and addiction. The album's sound is a unique blend of electronic and rock elements, with haunting vocals from lead singer Jesse Rutherford. One standout track from the record is "Scary Love", which features a catchy electronic beat and lyrics about the fear of falling in love. Another notable track is "You Get Me So High", which showcases the band's ability to seamlessly blend electronic and rock elements. Overall, "The Neighbourhood" is a must-listen for fans of alternative rock and those looking for a fresh take on the genre. more