Thee Ahs - Corey's Coathangers (CD)

Release Date: 03/25/14

Sugary sweet female-fronted indiepop with an edge from Vancouver / RIYL: Heavenly, Dear Nora

Thee Ahs coined a term for themselves - 'black bubblegum indiepop' - and that's really an apt description of their sound. On the outside, they're sugary sweet from their artwork to their upbeat music to Sarah's sweet soprano voice; but dig a little deeper (not even that deep, really), and you'll find an air of acrimony and even a little aggression. These are songs about failed relationships and failed friendships. Sometimes it's a passive suggestion, other times it's rather blatant (such as the chorus of 'I'm Not Angry Anymore', where they simply sing 'whatever. fuck her.'). But never fear, they love you - and that's why they've given us a third album (following a pair of self-released albums and a 7' EP on the Spanish 7iete Pulgadas label) with 9 delightful songs in just over 22 minutes. Short and sweet, but boy, does it pack a punch!