CREDIT: DAN MONICK
We Are Scientists makes one of their limited Canadian dates in Toronto at Lee’s Palace on April 22.

I write about random things a lot. I write a lot about random things. A lot of attention was paid recently to the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' American network television premiere on the Ed Sullivan Show in February, and understandably so — only a few moments in music history were as impactful as that, and the resultant attention the Fab Four received in terms of album sales is an uplifting thought for the future.

But 1964 was full of historical significance in music — in fact, 50 years ago on March 10, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel recorded their landmark single “The Sound Of Silence,” the song that propelled them into mainstream stardom. Or at least, it would come to be — CBS producer Tom Wilson decided to dub in drums, electric guitar and bass without the artists' knowledge or permission, and the song became a smash hit a year later.

Another duo with a musical kinship, We Are Scientists is the partnership of Keith Murray (guitar) and Chris Cain (bass) — though the band originally formed in Berkeley, California in 2000 as a trio, before soon after moving to Brooklyn to work on their music. They self-recorded their first album for release in 2002 and followed it with a string of EPs, making their mainstream debut in 2005. Through several major label releases and tours throughout the world, the pair has worked to keep the momentum going while experimenting with their sound and experiencing a few lineup changes.

Released last week on March 4, their latest album TV en Français was produced by Chris Coady — most noted for his work with indie acts Beach House and Smith Westerns — and features drum work by former member Andy Burrows. Their debut full-length on Dine Alone Records is also their first since 2010, though it features three songs that were released in the fall on the band's Business Casual EP — “Dumb Luck,” “Courage” and “Return The Favor” — that here are able to find a home among the album's newer offerings without disturbing the pace of the album.

TV en Français offers barely a measure in which to find your breath before kicking into full gear with “What You Do Best,” a churning garage rocker reminiscent of some lost ‘70s psych-rock single. “Dumb Luck” is second, its tight guitar riffs and fuzzy “Maneater” swagger leading well into the bright, crisp pop tones of “Make It Easy,” at which point it's clear that the band is in good form and in full control of the experience.

There are no end of highlights — TV en Français holds your attention well as it continues, nimbly sampling a wide range of musical styles into timeless pop, all the while anchored by the duo's impeccable vocal harmonies. For examples of this, look to “Return The Favor” or the grand closing track “Take An Arrow.”

For a good example of the kind of wit and humour that Murray and Cain share, be sure to watch their video for “Dumb Luck” — an over-the- top video depicting the members of the band suffering graphically gory accidents, complete with the kind of delightfully elaborate visual effects you might expect from a Bruce Campbell film.

For more on We Are Scientists, their new album or their spring tour kicking off in April, visit them online at wearescientists.com or follow along on Twitter or Instagram . The band perform at Lee's Palace in Toronto on April 22, one of only a few Canadian dates following their extensive tours of the U.K. and Europe over the next few weeks.

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