Formed from, as band nucleus Chad puts it, wanting “to get noticed,” Funeral Party fast became signed to Fearless Records and begun to get their wish. Not only did they get noticed by the general public, but by Julian Casablancas. Since then, Funeral Party have continued to grow, increasing their fanbase gig-by-gig. Singles ‘Just Because,’ ‘Finale’ and ‘NYC Moves To The Sound of LA’ have all found their way as Zane Lowe’s Hottest Record in the World, proving that they’ve got the goods to make it.
The album has an energetic beginning, with ‘NYC’ setting the ball in motion. ‘Car Wars’ brings the pace down slightly, with guitars having more of a prominence than previously. This doesn’t damper the ‘party’ spirit however, particularly with a hook of ‘so get out, so get out, come on.’
There are moments for reflection, especially when we hit ‘Relics to Ruins,’ where the pace is brought down considerably, not that this is a bad thing, as they prove to be more than just a ‘party band.’ ‘Just Because,’ having already received generous airplay, asserts itself as a high-point in the album, with the catch of ‘you ask me why, oh just because, oh just because, oh just because,’ delivered with the punch found in Chad Elliot’s vocals. Whilst it doesn’t necessary sound like the most high-paced track, there is a high-energy underlay, giving the track a different feel than what we might expect.
The album closes on title track, ‘Golden Age of Nowhere,’ which, although perfectly crafted as a sombre track, still contains the same energy we’ve come to expect. It’s here that we can really understand how they have been pulling in the large crowds that they have been.
There’s no doubt that Funeral Party are set for great things in 2011. This is just the beginning.
4/5
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