Apostle of Hustle - Eats Darkness

Although they've been around since 2001, Eats Darkness is only the third album by Canadians Apostle Of Hustle. But when you're also the lead guitarist for Broken Social Scene as Apostle Of Hustle frontman Andrew Whiteman is, it's tough to find time to record your own band's albums. Due out on May 19th, Eats Darkness combines Whiteman's love for world music textures with his knack for writing catchy pop songs. The album opens memorably with zippy, interweaving guitars and African-sounding percussion on "Eazy Speaks," and continues to go straight for the jugular with double-time beats and poppy female vocals on "Soul Unwind." Of all the side project-ish bands that members of Broken Social Scene contribute to on their downtime, Apostle Of Hustle have always been one of my favorites due to their ability to come up with some of the catchiest hooks ever. Even if they're being serious, Apostle Of Hustle albums never fail to sound fun, making it near impossible to not nod your head along to the beat. Other highlights on Eats Darkness include the breezy melodies and handclaps of "Xerses," and the driving riffs and bass grooves of "How To Defeat A More Powerful Enemy." Overall, Eats Darkness is another great effort from an incredibly underrated band.

DOWNLOAD: Apostle of Hustle - Eats Darkness [Arts & Crafts]
Recommended Tracks: "Eazy Speaks," "Soul Unwind," "Xerses," "How To Defeat A More Powerful Enemy."