Intentions by Whitest Boy Alive

I was really impressed with WBA’s last album (specifically this song).  The main dude is in another killer band: Kings of Convenience.

The new WBA album is a tight nugget of lightweight disco smoothness, relying much more on jazzy synth lines than the debut.  It’s like a toned down version of Cut Copy with more guitar (clean and jazzy, think Karate).  The lyrics are straightforward and honest, and his voice couldn’t be a more perfect carrier for them.

hey, you can’t own me

don’t let that be a reason not to stay

hey, you can’t own me

don’t let that be a reason to run a way

announcing your intentions

it’s easier said than done

I really like the song posted above because of the jazz progression near the end of the song.  The rest of the songs on the album are more upbeat and “dancey”.