Baby Teeth sounds like so many artists and music styles that it's difficult to pinpoint them. It's rock, that's for certain, but picking out a style of rock is a little more difficult.
On "Big Schools," the first track off Baby Teeth's third album, Hustle Beach, the band sounds like Elvis Costello imitating The Hold Steady imitating Bruce Springsteen.
Got that? No?
Let's try "The Part You Play," the second track off the album. Abraham Levitan, the singer/songwriter/keyboardist, channels Elton John's vocals so well it's like glam rock and big sunglasses never needed a comeback.
But wait!
The third - and title - track is full of the '80s synth and slight cheese that everyone born before 1985 seems to relish and hate at the same time. Similar is "Shrine," a danceable tune that is so catchy, you'll be embarrassed to admit you like it - kind of like that secret Lady Gaga obsession you've been hiding.
Basically, Baby Teeth is the guilty pleasure that's OK to admit. It has all the elements of catchy rock/pop with the cool indie cred and attitude.
Indulge on August 22, when the Chicago-based band makes its way to Founders.
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