GUSTER - Ganging Up On The Sun Review

June 20, 2006 - Boston natives, Guster caught fire with Keep It Together a few years back; storming radio stations with their brand of melodic pop-folk. The songs seemed to jump out immediately and demand repeated listens. That instant gratification is missing on the band's fifth studio album, Ganging Up On The Sun. Rather, Guster takes a sneakier approach; developing more humble folk, less reliant on hooks....full text One of those bands that seems to sell more T-shirts than albums, Guster has built a fervent fan base through smart self-promotion, a muscular touring schedule, and by writing clever, catchy, guitar-based pop songs with gorgeous harmonies. ...full text Barely recognizable as the college band who, more than a decade ago, first made a name for themselves by using a set of bongos as their primary form of percussion, Guster have evolved into one of America's most reliable alt-pop bands....full text