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Photo by Brandon Lee

With songs about trolls, tigers, bullfighters, Egyptians, tropical birds and coyotes, it’s clear that Miniature Tigers aren’t taking this stuff too seriously.  That’s not to say that these guys aren’t good musicians – they definitely are.  But on their second LP Fortress, the Brooklyn via Phoenix quartet is truly focused on entertainment.

Incredibly playful tracks designed with a back-to-basics sensibility are what keep this record enjoyable.  Jangled guitars and harmonic vocal choruses give this album a depth that keeps it out of the kitsch category.

Combining with members of Neon Indian and the Morning Benders, Miniature Tigers recorded the album at Dreamland Studios in upstate New York to ensure the weirdness was not lost in some massive corporate sound stage.  The result is a lighthearted and enjoyable mix of future alternative rock.

F O R T R E S S from Miniature Tigers on Vimeo.