One spin of the debut album from Slippers and you’ll know the title is purely rhetorical. So You Like Slippers? Are you kidding? I LOVE them! Kudos to Lame-O Records for unearthing yet another hook-filled guitar pop gem.
That one spin is over in a flash — ten songs in little over 15 minutes, hitting the sweet spot between indie pop, indie punk, and ’60s garage pop. And who’s complaining? It’s a Bermuda triangle you’ll want to get lost in, especially when the melodies are this rich, and the delivery is as scrappy and charming as Slippers pull off. Strummy, jangly guitars and a punchy rhythm section form the perfect backdrop for the irresistibly poppy and seductive vocals.
In the end, So You Like Slippers? isn’t a question or an accusation. It’s a knowing nod to being in on the secret — the underground appeal of a band that should be on a path to stardom. LP is available now via Lame-O Records.