Formed in 2010, Broncho are a three-member band from Tulsa, Oklahoma. The trio’s musical career path hasn’t been the easiest; they went through the loss of their label only a short time after the release of their debut album. But despite this misfortunate occurrence, the group continued to follow the path led by their music. By staying on the road and a musical feature on a wildly popular TV show, the band found a new label to finish up their sophomore release, Just Enough Hip To Be Woman.
This is an album that will throw you for a loop when it comes to your idea of a rock record. There are hints of new wave and some pop rock while managing to keep true to their garage rock sound. At only a half-hour long with 11 tracks, it’s an easy listen. Most of the songs are unexpectedly catchy in terms of lyrics and melodies. Guitar-focused arrangements and simple yet diverse vocals are the core elements.
Their single “Class Historian” is a track that is nothing but fun because of its repetitive do-do-dos and infectious rhythm. There’s a track that is fuzzy with a simple repetitive guitar line that reflects the nearly monotonous vocal component, which doesn’t sound like the most appealing song by description, but “Taj Mahal” draws you in. Surprising falsetto vocals are paired with guitar riffs in “NC-17.”
Broncho had the right outlook when they decided to keep moving forward, which fortunately and eventually led to a new home for their music. Excuse the cliché but as they say, “When one door closes, another one opens.” If you’re one to root for the underdog as I am, then you know I was hoping to hear a good album from this group after reading up on their story. And my hope was satisfied when I found myself happily dancing in my seat as I listened.
In A Word: Joyous
