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Smith Westerns
"Weekend"
Dye It Blonde
Fat Possum 2011

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Chicago band Smith Westerns blend a refreshing, modern pop sound with a distinctive pure, rock sensibility. The album is filled with sparkling ELO with John Lennon guest singing tracks. And dare I say Lynard Skynard? (re: “All Die Young”)

On “Weekend”, the band channels a 60’s surfer boy vibe typified by the happy anti-lament “Ooh Weh Hoo.ooo”. Besides the fun chant the vocals are sharp and smart.

Check out the video for “Weekend” here.

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