Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Shake it for Grandma - Delirium Tremendous



How does one even begin to try to use words to attempt to vaguely explain Shake it for Grandma?  It's impossible.  Here is a picture instead:
Ashley Wylde and Ian Reynold

The Chicago synth sunshine duo just released their new EP, Delirium Tremendous, and its four tracks are wildly danceable (which is my favorite thing) and completely insane (which is my other favorite thing).
Shake it for Grandma is the musical project of Ian Reynold and Ashley Wylde.  They majored in classical guitar and percussion, respectively, and it comes across in the EP.  No shoddy musicianship here. They know what they're doing, which is why it's really refreshing that they took their musical training in this creative direction.

Make sure you read the lyrics included with each track. They're an insane mix of witty wordplay and irreverent insanity.  At points the lyrics get too crude for my tastes, and sometimes I can't help but wonder if they are trying a bit too hard to cause a stir (all the sacrilegious banter, etc.).

NEVERTHELESS,
I love them.

I think that Shake it for Grandma is best enjoyed live, so keep your ears open for their next show.  This group knows what it means to perform, not just get up onstage and play songs and mumble into a microphone.  Shiny jumpsuits and feather boas are just two things that you can look forward to.

Download their EP here.

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