THE TELEPATHIC BUTTERFLIES
Songs From a Second Wave
Rainbow Quartz Records
· Welcome to the funky house.
Naturally, you would expect a band whose name is derived from a Kurt Vonnegut Jr. reference to possess a Beatles-like sense of timing and energy and the enduring whimsy of a band like Weezer. If you’re not already familiar with the works of that genre-transcending literary master, be sure to educate yourself. Like Kurt Jr., the dynamic duo of percussionist Jacques Dubois and vocalist/guitarist Rejean Ricard reject convention in order to create a indefinable sci-fi universe all their own. Guitars jangling and voices harmonizing, they playfully exchange jabs like two prize fighters sizing each other up, but afraid to commit to the first blow. Following up their Breakfast of Champions-inspired self-titled album with aplomb, they spread their translucent wings with the opener "Bonhomie." Gradually gaining momentum by mid-album, these Winnipeg psych-rockers ring in with the feng-shui track "A Passing Glance," then continue their casual flirtations with the reverberating "Rescue Mission." Falling back on well-worn transitions, the familiar rhythms of Songs From a Second Wave seemingly mock the Butterflies’ own efforts, even as they celebrate the sacrifice. Still, the gilt-edge pairing of Dubois and Ricard manages to shine brightly, as their ever-expanding symmetry approaches the final cut "Big Bang!"
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