Blog: The Pop Stereo!

On their current self-titled album, The Terrordactyls' quirky, lighthearted yet decidedly melancholic pop/anti-folk tunes are augmented by toy pianos, kazoos, and the voice of Kimya Dawson Despite all these charming trappings, though, nothing really serves to take the edge off the band's gutsy interpretation of the sad sweetness (or sweet sadness) of living. This is demonstrated by the contrast of their childlike music to the dark and serious subject matter explored by lyrics such as (from "Fall"): "Shoot me in the face / I'll shoot you in the face / We'll [...]

• The Terrordactyls - Growing Old
• The Terrordactyls - Overcast Summer