Oh No - Ok Go

Alright. So I'm back from my little hiatus in South Carolina. I had two 17-hour car rides to do nothing but listen to music... and what was my album of the trip? None other than Oh No by Ok Go.
Ok Go is one of my favorite non-prog modern rock bands. Awfully specific, I know, but it does say something about how highly I recommend them. Their live show is a real delight, and their studio material doesn't disappoint, either. Oh No starts out with a bang with the ever-pleasing sounds of "Invincible," which is a excellent choice with which to lead the album. It's just plain strong all the way through. The second track, "Do What You Want" is the best example of something I've noticed about Ok Go that I really dig. The lyrics don't necessarily tend to be important, but the way they sound is the MOST important. Damain Kulash (the lead singer) pronounces his syllables in a way that just draws you into the sound of his voice. He has a great sense of staccato and legato to his consonants and vowels. To put it simply, he really knows how making certain sounds long and others short accentuates his voice. Example: the line "just a ticker tape parade and me" is just a wonderful treat to the ears the way he sings it.
I'm going to break a cardinal rule of reviewing rock albums. I'm going to compare Ok Go to The Beatles. Now, stop freaking out. I don't compare the two because they're similar in skill, or because they both represent a generation. All I want to say is that both bands really do a great job of taking simple songs, and making the listener say "Oh, man, I love this song!" every time. Nothing on Oh No is difficult, or complicated, but it's fun, and it's just plain good music.
Overall, this album is one that might not be the jewel of your collection, but I guarantee that every time you pull it out, it'll remind you why you love it. Especially when you groove out to "Oh Lately It's So Quiet."

Free link to the album on Napster (30 second clips only... boo!):
http://free.napster.com/view/album/index.html?id=12044898