Record Review: Julius C
Julius C
Ok, Ok
New York, NY
“Et Tu B?”
Self-described as “a story of love, loss, and self discovery,” Julius C’s Ok, Ok is not as melodramatic as the name would imply. A largely up-tempo indie-tinged pop rock affair, Julius C dishes out some seriously catchy choruses you instantly want to sing along to. The problem is, they seem to have trouble writing verses worthy of these hooks – making for somewhat of an “ok, let’s keep it moving, guys” sort of vibe. But even when they seem like an excuse to get back around to a killer chorus – it’s usually a pretty good excuse.
Highlights like “Sell My Soul,” “Party and Dance” and “Same Old Song” are laced with noticeable – if not front-and-center – soul, funk and keyboard-dance influences just dripping with sing along call-and-response choruses, clapping rhythm sections and backing “la la las.”
▼ Article continues below ▼These hooks are just begging to be played live; you don’t need to have heard the song before to immediately be able to pick it up and “la la” till your heart’s content. If Julius C could make a habit of making the rest of a song half as fun as the chorus, well, that’s a career right there. (Self-released)
Produced by Mike Tuccilo, Jay Stolar, Jason Wexler and John Adamski
