The Hundred in the Hands released their eponymous debut on Tuesday and it’s one not to miss. The duo, Jason Friedman and Eleanore Everdell, have put together a full fourteen tracks of atmospheric, catchy, artsy, and danceable electro-pop with a splash of indie-rock. Brooklynites should expect to hear The Hundred in the Hands wafting from their hipster neighbors’ windows on the chilly autumn nights to come.
Sometimes sounding like Depeche Mode, at other times like some mix of The Police, MGMT, The Bravery, and Sleigh Bells, The Hundred in the Hands are instantly likeable. Their songs are very catchy without being annoying, and Everdell’s voice adds a mysterious element to the synth-heavy mix. The songs “Gold Blood,” “Dressed in Dresden,” and “Last City,” have a stronger indie-rock vibe, if that’s your thing. I like to think of The Hundred in the Hands as perfect nighttime driving music—windows down, 75 on the highway, and this blasting. It would make for one hell of a ride.
Some of the highlights on the album include “Young aren’t Young,” “Pigeons,” and “Commotion,” though there isn’t a bad track on the album. “Pigeons,” has been chosen as the first single and the band has produced a great video for the song that gives a nod to Hot Chip’s famed “I Feel Better” vid.
The Hundred in the Hands are set to embark on a national tour next week and are slated to play Terminal 5 here in NYC on October 1st.