Carl Sandburg Visits Me In A Dream

Out of Madison, Wisconsin comes quartet The Box Social with their debut long player Get Going. The Box Social’s remarkable pop sensibilities and infectious guitar riffs make them a band that seems on the brink of indie stardom (that just seems funny to write). Despite Get Going being the band’s virgin release, their sound is surprisingly accessible and their vocals articulate. Most of the songs on this release don’t top the 3:20 mark, providing a collection of concise, direct tunes that drone on but don’t fall short.

Perhaps this seems like a point that may seem overdone, but the production qualities of Get Going are certainly impressive. The guitars and drums come across very crisp, while the bass is pronouncedly welcoming. It is obvious that this quartet has been playing with each other for some time, or at least their impeccable timing would imply so. Ultimately, Get Going is a fun record–it’s not going to break boundaries or somehow open your mind to some other wordly concept. But to expect that is foolish in the first place.

Grab a copy of Get Going. And courtesy of 4 Ohm Entertainment:

Listen to “Big T” (4.5/5)

Listen to “Hot Damn” (4.7/5)

Personal favorite: “Galoshes”–>they have a song named after galoshes!