Eureka, the third album from Canadian rock band Mother Mother, really packs a punch. Full of dance hooks, swelling harmonies, and heavy percussion, the first four tracks showcase what the five-piece band does best. The pop and rock elements are spot-on, and the addition of heavier synth beats makes the album all the more appropriate for a dance party. The album’s first single, “The Stand,” has been steadily climbing the CBC Radio 3 Top 30 chart, and is among the best tracks on Eureka. Other standouts include the energetic “Simply Simple” and “Baby Don’t Dance,” which is reminiscent of fellow Canadian band Metric. Even the album’s slower songs, including “Original Spin” and “Oleander,” are upbeat and make you want to dance, although maybe less frantic than the rest of Eureka.
As an album, Eureka is a welcome break from the dreariness of March. The musical arrangements of the album are its strongest point, although some of the synthesizers feel superfluous at points and make the songs less interesting. The lyrics aren’t groundbreaking, but they don’t seem to be the focal point of the record and aren’t a huge drag on its overall appeal. Cutting back on some of the synthesizers and adding more interesting lyrics would definitely make this album a winner, but it’s good for a kick when you need to get out of your bed and celebrate the end of winter.
