Band rocks homecoming

Alison Angel

Assistant Arts and Entertainment editor

Alison AngelA Winthrop favorite will be returning Nov. 12 with a free concert to rock Homecoming.

The Lloyd Dobler Effect hails from the streets of Washington D.C., and brings a fusion of rock and latin beats unlike any other.  

The band has been together for over eight years and has toured mainly the college circuit for the majority of that time.

The four-piece group has released a recent CD called “A Mute Reminder” which showcases its unique sound in 12 tracks. 

The first single from the CD, called “Meet Me in London,” is arguably one of the best of the new tracks.  

With a great guitar riff and a solid beat, the song’s catchiness cannot be denied by even the least enthusiastic of music lovers.

“Might be Love” is a favorite off their self-titled album.  

The band manages to take even the most complicated subject matter and transform it into three minutes of the catchiest tunes you’ll ever want to blast in your car with the windows down. 

Even the more serious songs the Lloyd Dobler Effect offers are filled with smooth beats that are almost reminiscent of jazz in the way they flow steadily.  

“Fingertips” is one of the slower songs on the new album, but even it is filled with solid guitar riffs. 

The smoothness of singer Phil Kominski’s voice as he tells you he’s lost feeling is enough to make you forget the song’s true message.

If you liked the steady pop-rock of the 1990s, you’ll love the Lloyd Dobler Effect.  

The band sounds like Matchbox Twenty at times on the new album and can play an amazing live show guaranteed to get you moving, thanks to their trademark catchy melodies.  

“A Mute Reminder” is a great CD that will translate to a great live show you can dance to. 

You can check out the band at this year’s homecoming party as they perform tracks off their new album.  

The homecoming party is at 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov.12 in the DiGiorgio Banquet Hall.  

It’s free, so be sure to come check out a band that will surprise you!