Fake Ideas

by Hurry

Overview

A staple of the Lame-O Records roster, Hurry has turned out a consistent flow of scuffed-up, '90s-inspired jangle pop since their formation in 2012. What began as the solo project of Philadelphia musician Matt Scottoline coalesced into a wistful power pop combo whose fourth album, Fake Ideas, is their most melodic yet. A collection of sweet love songs haloed in a gentle fug of anxiety, the album spills over with the kind of summer melancholia and yearning that could come across as too earnest if it weren't so damned pleasant to listen to. There's nothing flashy about Hurry's brand of sighing, midtempo guitar pop which occasionally legs it into a noisy half-sprint, but that down-to-earth vibe is a big part of their appeal. To borrow a couple of baseball expressions, they're not swinging for the fences here, but stringing together enough solid base hits to win the game. Standouts like "A Fake Idea" and "Slogging Through Summer" ring with warm harmonies and an easy, chugging fuzz-pop power that makes you want to simply flip the record and play it again. ~ Timothy Monger

Product Details

Release Date:	07/16/2021
Label:	Lame-O Records
UPC:	0811408039697
Rank:	118116

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Hurry   Primary Artist
Matthew Scottoline   Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards
Justin Fox   Guitar
Rob Decarolis   Drums
Joe Decarolis   Bass

Technical Credits

Chris Sikich   Photography
Matthew Scottoline   Composer,Producer,Group Member
Ryan Schwabe   Mastering
Justin Fox   Group Member
Rob Decarolis   Group Member
Frances Quinlan   Cover Painting
Joe Decarolis   Group Member
Mike Bardzik   Engineer,Producer