Originally released back in June, the debut from
this L.A. quartet has gained attention based on a strong single
("Harder to Breathe") and acclaim from a handful of like-minded
rockers, most notably John Mayer. With their vaguely funky white-soul
stylings, tunefulness and vocals that recall that guy from Jamiroquai,
songs such as the pretty, down-tempo "Must Get Out" sound
poised to mount an assault on Mayer's college fan base. Adam Levine's
urban-romantic swoonings work best when his band really gets up
on the good foot, as on "This Love," which uses
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