Rock Bands & Pop Stars
The Like Pictures
Band:
The Like
Origin:
United States, Los Angeles - CaliforniaUnited States
Band Members:
Elizabeth “Z”” Berg (vocals, guitar), Tennessee Thomas (drums), Annie Monroe (organ), and Laena Geronimo (bass)
The Like Album: «Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking»
The Like Album: «Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking» (Front side)
    Album information
  • Customers rating: (4.2 of 5)
  • Title:Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking
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Review - Product Description
The Like recorded their debut album Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking? during the rainy Los Angeles winter of 2005 with Producer Wendy Melvoin (an original member of Prince and the Revolution), and co-producer John Goodmanson (Blonde Redhead, Bikini Kill, Deathcab for Cutie). The mixing was handled in London by Alan Moulder, famous for his work at the boards for such Like favorites as the Jesus and Mary Chain and My Bloody Valentine. The Like transcend all the easy labels that one may be inclined to attach to them an all girl band, teenage band, LA band, etc. They simply write beautiful music, and possess an irresistible collective personality. Geffen. 2005.
Review - Amazon.com
To dismiss the first album by L.A. girl band The Like as the product of mere nepotism -- band members Z. Berg (guitar/vocals), Charlotte Froom (bass) and Tennessee Thomas (drums) are the progeny of A&R man Tony Berg, producer Mitchell Froom and Attractions drummer Pete Thomas, respectively, while the album title winks at a hit by the equally gene-connected ‘60s teen-rock trio Dino, Desi and Billy – would be to miss one of the most assured and satisfying debuts in many a year. If anything, that music biz lineage has only steeped them in a rich, impressively eclectic range of influences. Deftly produced with an ear towards sonic depth and emotional complexity by former Prince bandmate Wendy Melvoin, the ethos here is considerably more intriguing than cliched, jangly West Coast Bangles guitar pop. Though barely out of high school, the trio instead dishes up elegiac, shimmering gems like "We Are Lost," and "The One" with wistful weariness, while injecting more indie-spirited songs like the hook-rich "Bridge to Nowhere," "Mrs. Actually" and the thumping openers "June Gloom" and "What I Say.." with inflections of everything from The Pretenders to more contemporary UK acts like Ride and The Sundays. Berg's voice is a marvel of mature, expressive restraint that belies her tender age, while the rhythm section of Froom and Thomas power it all with inventive, airtight chops throughout. --Jerry McCulley
Customer review
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
- Excellent debut album... I like the Like

Rating: 4.5 Stars if new to the Like; 4 Stars for the rest of us.

I don't know how or where exactly my 15 yr. old daughter heard about the Like, but last year she downloaded a free song from the Like's website, and based on that we bought the 3 self-released EPs the band had issued in 2004 from their website (no longer available, I might add), and they were excellent. Based on the strength of those EPs, the band obtained a record deal. Fast-forward one year, and here we are.

"Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking" (13 tracks; 47 min.) brings us a nice mix of poppy rock, and I mean that as a compliment. The album is well-sequenced: from opener "June Gloom" to (first single) "What I Say and What I mean", and on, the set of 13 songs really flows well, with hardly a weak moment. Other highlights include, among others, "(I'll Sit Here) Waiting", the pensive "Bridge to Nowhere" and the rocking "Under the Paving Stones". (Incidentally, the singer of the band reminds me of the Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde.)

Another comparison that comes to mind is Eisley. Similar to this band, Eisley released some EPs and then their excellent debut album earlier this year. The music of the Like is a bit edgier than Eisley, but generally is the same smart pop sense.

Finally, I rate this album "only" 4 stars since about half of the album are songs that come from the self-released EPs (similar to Eisley's debut album). We want more new songs! But if you're new to the Like, there is a lot of great new music to discover and, urr, to like. Highly recommended!

Customer review
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
- What's Not to Like?

Thirteen summer-sad songs from a flower power trio, led by the extraordinarily talened singer/guitarist Z Berg. Seven songs are reworked from the three EPs they've released over the last few years. Their sound is reminiscent of the Sundays, maybe, or even "Life Is Sweet"-era Maria McKee (major compliment). The only drawback is the twee cover, but turn the booklet around and there's a lovely photo of these winsome beauties that can be used instead.

Customer review
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
- Breathtakingly Beautiful

For a first album from a band, these girls have it together. They have a definite sound, and I absolutly adore them. They are so close to making it big and on to radio stations. Their big break should come after the long-awaited release of their second album.

I recommend this album to anyone.

Customer review
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
- Fantastical record

...and they're really good live, too. So don't pass it up if you get the opportunity! We've played with them a number of times and they're always great! -myspace.com/armynavy armynavyband.com

Customer review
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
- I <3 The Like!

I ordered this cd because it really stands out, i havnt really heard much music like this because its so differant. Its a fresh change to all the hip hop and skanky rnb music out there today so go buy this, i garuntee you'll like the like!