You'd expect a band with a name like The Sad Cobras to be some sort of mopey emo monstrosity. Well, folks, names don't always tell the tale. The Sad Cobras are a strange, yet tuneful band from Roanoke -- also home to the wonderfully weird Bastards of Fate.
They share members with The Young Sinclairs. But here's what you really need to know: They have super-catchy, off-kilter pop songs. They remind me of a more dance-oriented version of Camera Obscura or a more melodic version of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. I plan on buying their CD "No More Graves" in a hurry. But in the meantime, I've been enjoying several tracks that have been floating around the mysterious InterWeb. I'm posting them here for you to enjoy. If you like 'em, consider shelling out for the disc. Or at least make an effort to hear the band whenever it makes it to Hampton Roads.
"Bernice"
"Hoof Prints"
"Body Cast"
While I don't know about any local Sad Cobras shows, it does look like the Young Sinclairs are playing Gallery 5 in Richmond tomorrow.
Oh, and one more thing. Here's a video of The Sad Cobras performing last year in Danville. Strange how often that old textile town's been coming up in conversation recently.
1 comment:
I LOVE THEM!!!!!
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