Buzzworthy??? Or Not???

Who: Army Navy
Location: Los Angeles, CA
elbo.ws Ranking: N/A
Thoughts: Think of every feel good story you've ever heard of about an indie rock band suddenly jumping into the collective consciousness of the music listening world, now be prepared to have all of those shamed by the story that is Army Navy. Consisting of four members, Army Navy have an incredibly remarkable history that consists of enlisting a member of Elvis Costello's Attractions to come play with them, writing songs and playing with Ben Gibbard in his pre-Death Cab days, recording a song for a band that would later be made huge when covered by Melissa Ehtridge, and so it goes. Basically Army Navy have done everything you could ever imagine doing and decided to combine their parts into a quickly rising indie pop group. And these boys are actually solid! With a sound reminiscent of Teenage Fanclub or The Posies, they craft melodic tunes that are upbeat downers mostly about longing after some girl or another. Simply put, this is 90's revivalist stuff done extremely well. So Army Navy are pretty much living the life you dreamed of having, don't be jealous just start appreciating the music the best you can with that grudge on your shoulder.
Verdict: Buzzworthy
Listen: Army Navy - "Saints"
Army Navy - "Silvery Sleds"
Army Navy - "Jumping Someone Else's Train" (The Cure cover)
Bonus Video: Army Navy - "My Thin Sides"