What is this? Why does a band from Jackson, MS, here in the 21st century, sound like no other band from Mississippi or the south, for that matter?
It's a rock band: a quintessential quartet of drums (Jody Suarez), bass (Jakob Clark), guitar (Joshua Clark), and keyboards (Chris Michaels). But thats where the similarity with so many other bands ends.
LBE buzzes and hums with a power all its own.
Theres synergistic interaction that can only happen in bands with siblings.
It's layered, well-arranged edgy pop music.
It's songs from clever and creative writers.
Vocals by damn near everybody.
What you've got here is a rock band which has exploded with ideas while exploring a wide range of influences all filtered through their nostalgic love of melody, harmony, and southern exaggeration.