Shout Out Louds: “Illusions”

I like the Shout Out Louds. They're hopeful. They're optimistic. They make boppy pop music that manages avoid being the even least bit annoying. Definitely one of the best songs off of their new album Optica, t...
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Shout Out Louds

"Fall Hard"from the album Work2010iTunesOn 2007's Our Ill Wills, the Swedish indie-rockers in Shout Out Louds did their best impression of a bargain-store Cure, wrapping deep woe in tinny effervescence. Three y...
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Shout Out Louds

"Tonight I Have to Leave It"from the album Our Ill Wills2007iTunesSwedish outfit Shout Out Louds' sophomore album is much less rollicking than its debut, Howl Howl Gaff Gaff. On Our Ill Wills, the band pays hom...
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Shout Out Louds

"The Comeback"from the album Howl Howl Gaff Gaff2005iTunesStream "The Comeback" on Real Audio or Windows MediaThe Shout Out Louds have earned a curious distinction this year. Sure, the Swedish indie pop quintet...