They Come In Threes Discography of CDs

They Come In Threes albums Recorded in early 2000 but delayed by the collapse of their original label, the debut by Detroit psych-poppers They Come in Threes is more than worth the wait. A delightfully daffy collection of quirky pop tunes delivered in boyish three-part harmonies over twisty melodies anchored by Roe Peterhans' collection of vintage synthesizers, Blindsided, Part One is one of the more enjoyable debuts of 2001. Singer/songwriter Chris McInnis has a knack for leavening the hall-of-mirrors twists and turns of his '60s-inspired melodies with the judicious use of creamy three-part harmonies and other retro pop touches, like an unexpected lift from Nelson Riddle's score to the 1962 film Lolita in the backing vocals of the galloping "Reddish." The lyrics are equally inspired, as on the goofy "Rubber Band Collection." The results are simultaneously backwards-glancing and resolutely fresh, akin to art pop stalwarts like XTC and 10cc as well as cult heroes such as Game Theory or John Southworth. Solidly entertaining from start to finish, Blindsided, Part One is a terrific debut that leaves one waiting for part two. ...

They Come In Threes music CDs Recorded in early 2000 but delayed by the collapse of their original label, the debut by Detroit psych-poppers They Come in Threes is more than worth the wait. A delightfully daffy collection of quirky pop tunes delivered in boyish three-part harmonies over twisty melodies anchored by Roe Peterhans' collection of vintage synthesizers, Blindsided, Part One is one ...