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Matt Young discovers an album full of wry self-deprecation and banging tunes
Domestic La La
Released: 06.10.23
Kicking off with the raucous duo of I Used To Be Fun and Treat Me Better, this new Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers album explodes out of the gate. Showcasing their slamming musical powers and harmonic group vocals, coupled with wry self-deprecation and compassionate lyrics, the band have widened the panorama of their sound and seem more confident across the range of material.
They explore vulnerabilities on the duet Salt featuring The Grogans, fixated adoration in title track I <3 You and regret on Never Saw It Coming. Band dynamics, personal relationships and camaraderie all feature strongly. Laughs and recording chat litter the album adding genuine colour and context. There’s so much fun on this record, a joy of performing and Lights Out is another banger amongst many.
