In commercial terms, Ivy is but a footnote in the career of bassist Adam Schlesinger, who between his duties in Fountains Of Wayne and his work as a prolific songwriter for hire has made far greater claims on the public’s attention. But in a world where diffident cool trumped sugary snark, the trio of Schlesinger, Andy Chase and singer Dominique Durand would have reaped richly deserved rewards. All Hours (Nettwerk), Ivy’s sixth album and its first since 2005, continues the electronic excursions of In The Clear while maintaining the ironclad melodies that anchor early shoulda-been hits like “This Is The Day.” Durand and Chase, who are married with children, will be guest editing magnetmagazine.com all week. Read our brand new Q&A with them.
Durand: I discovered these six months ago. I have eaten them every day since, and I’m obsessed. I cannot stop. They are the most incredible little ice-cream/mochi delights I’ve ever tasted. I have made all my friends try them, and nobody can resist them after the first bite. This is the most addictive thing I have ever tried. If I could have a Bubby in my mouth when I die, then that would be the sweetest death I can imagine.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5Sj4HNFIlE
