MAKAR | Great review from Northeast In-Tune!

“Makar has a plain-sung, folky, 60s inspired sound. Their strength lies in their fun, free spirit, which shows itself in the manic complaining of I Hate My Job and in Andrea’s jubilant whoops on The Country Song.

“Sometimes, Makar’s musical arrangements are remarkably emotive. The ballad Another Day presents a laid-back, wistful 60s vibe. I Hate My Job lurches (appropriately) from time to ½ time to double time. Alligator Agents, a dark song inspired by a cocaine-wasted real estate agent, sets an interesting 007-ish dark mood. For the most part, Makar are upbeat and unassuming.

Not going to lie, my favorite thing about Makar is the lyrics. Every song is based on an honest, coherent poem. Topics range from hating “The Man” to loving your spouse. Makar also has that rare ability, prized by such bands as Rasputina, to write about unconventional subjects and not make annoying songs. I Hate My Job sounds like obnoxious surf music, and yet, I dig it. It makes me think of those days when you are so frustrated that you break into crazed, but ultimately hilarious complaining. “I hate my job. I hate my life. I hate my girl. I hate my wife. And I hate you!” A personal favorite from 99 Cent Dreams is The Country Song. It’s a cowboy story in which God apparently gives up. And it also features some pretty lyrics, “I’ll find my way home tonight somehow, even if my guide’s a firefly.” That is the tip of the iceberg; you’ll have to check out Makar yourself to get the full treatment.”