Local Natives debut album dropped November 2nd in Britain.  Interestingly enough they hail from SoCal, but you can’t get their album here in the states yet you will have to pay in pounds.  I was actually introduced to them well reading one of my favorite music blogs, Monkton vs Plankton and I immediately fell in love with them.  I’ve been playing their album non-stop all through November.

Its hard to believe that this band has only been playing together for such a short time.  The five piece bands instrumental layers are orchestrated to near perfection. If I had to compare them to another act I would liken them to Fleet of Foxes or Broken Social Scene.  However, the vocal arrangements suggest Grizzly Bear. Its impossible to pick a favorite track but some of my favorites are “Sun Hands,” “Warning Sign” and “Camera Talk.” You can listen and decide for yourself. Regardless, they have done a brilliant job with their freshmen album and I think they will make a BIG splash this year.

You can purchase their album at Rough Trade Shops