Saw these fine folks this summer at the KROQ Red Bull Sound Space in Los Angeles, CA. It was quite the treat especially when the tickets were absolutely free. I was impressed with how KROQ organized the whole event. They provided pizza, water, and of course Red Bull. The Head and the Heart played a few songs from previous albums as well as new songs from their new album that recently released named "Signs of Light." "City of Angels" had the Los Angeles vibe in every note and beat. The song is composed perfectly to remind a person about those feels you experience when you spend some time in LA. It makes perfect sense since some of the tracks were recorded in LA. Another track, "Rhythm and Blues," has to be my favorite from the new album so far. A man is trying to swoon over a woman to stop second guessing and to give him a chance; "Come on darlin' wont you let me drive you home." THATH's 3 year slumber has now been awakened as their first single "All We Ever Knew," proclaims, "It's time to wake up from this, it's time to make up for it." This song is surely a hit; it is comprised with clever lyrics and catchy "la la las" in which faithful fans and new listeners can all sing along and relate to.
It's not the usual THATH, but it suits them oh so sweetly. Referring to what frontman Jonathan Russel explained in an interview... the band has many rock influences; they wanted to show their fans and the music world that the band will not be tied down to their sound in the past two albums they have created. With so much chaos and turmoil in this day and age, KROQ's Kat Corbett explained THATH's art and contribution to the world..."it's like popping open a cold one on a hot summer day." The Head and the Heart's songs are heartfelt; it soothes the soul and sends ripples of emotions through your veins. Even with fans awaiting the return of the integral band member Josiah Johnson, who's taking a back seat to battle drug addiction, it's safe to say The Head and the Heart is here to stay for generations to come.