Pourquoi? C’est L’Amour! is La Need Machine’s Album Out Now
Good Day Noir Family,
La Need Machine’s Pourquoi? C’est L’Amour! is one of those albums that feels like opening a time capsule and finding it filled with warmth, and unexpected emotional clarity.
Pourquoi? C’est L’Amour! is La Need Machine’s Album Out Now
From the incipit of “Our Song,” the band isn’t afraid to wear its influences on its sleeve.
There’s a strong ‘90s energy at play—think the melodic edge of Soul Asylum or early Smashing Pumpkins—but softened by a dreamy interplay between male and female vocals that makes the track feel strangely timeless.
“I Wish I Could Fly,” is introduced by a string arrangement that grabs attention in a quiet, assertive way. It’s elegant but intense, paving the way for a song where the lead singer’s voice, sharp yet delicate, cuts through with conviction. There’s emotional weight here, delivered without excess, and the instrumentation complements the sentiment without getting in the way.
“Over the Rainbow” follows, and it’s not just a cover—it feels like a reimagining. With sweeping strings and cinematic touches, it conjures something magical, like a scene from an old film that still finds ways to resonate today. The effect is unexpectedly moving, not because it tries too hard, but because it simply leans into its beauty.
“Maria” switches gears with a new vocalist, adding variation without disrupting the album’s cohesion. There’s a certain alt-rock sincerity reminiscent of Hootie and the Blowfish, but filtered through an indie lens. It’s approachable, honest, and—like much of this album—inviting in its imperfections.
The track “Vincent Van Gogh” might be the album’s quiet sleeper. It starts with restraint, gradually building into a rhythmic journey that encourages introspection and perhaps even a bit of escape. It’s the kind of tune that makes you want to roll down the windows and drive into the unknown.
Then there’s “The Hometown Heroes.” The female vocal leads the charge here, with a delivery that feels rooted in gospel tradition, yet modern and accessible. It’s a track that elevates, not by force but by clarity of purpose.
The album closes with a second version of “Over the Rainbow,” this time with a more pop-oriented approach. It’s a reminder that La Need Machine doesn’t mind taking risks, reinterpreting even their own ideas, and giving listeners a different angle on the same theme.
Pourquoi? C’est L’Amour! is an album that embraces nostalgia, experiments with texture, and keeps its heart open the whole way through.
Pourquoi? C’est L’Amour! is La Need Machine’s Album Out Now!
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Pourquoi? C’est L’Amour! is La Need Machine’s Album Out Now
La Need Machine is the latest Rock and Roll band from Seattle making noise with a melodic Indie Rock sound, well-crafted lyrics, and a powerful message. La Need Machine make strategic use of the band’s talents, including female and male vocal harmonizing, memorable guitar hooks, and prominent use of Cello, Keyboards, and Saxophone. Neurodivergent Lead Singer Elise is not afraid to talk about her successful life with Autism, despite current perceptions.
La Need Machine players appearing on Pourquoi? C’est L’Amour!:
Al Dams, guitars, vocals
Elise Dahlberg, Lead Vocals
Brian Hassler, Lead Vocals
Dawn Madsen, Lead Vocals
Sebastian, Lead Vocals
Bear Davis, Producer
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