Cindy Wright's Exclusive Interview with Ben Romans from the Click Five
The Click Five is a power pop band from Boston, Massachusetts, they enjoyed success on the U.S.Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with the song "Just The Girl" (written by Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger) in 2005.
The title of The Click Five's sophomore album, "MODERN MINDS AND PASTIMES," perfectly sums up the quintet's raison d'etre. The title is a nod to Ray Charles's classic 1962 album, "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music," and, as bassist Ethan Mentzer explains: "Our record is an eclectic mix of styles dating back to the '60s and everything in between, so it was a cool way of summing up what we're doing. As a band, we have 'Modern Minds' - we're young and a product of our time - yet at the same time we're old souls, so the word 'Pastimes' has an appropriate dual meaning."
"Jenny," the first single, meshes musical buoyancy with a melancholy sentiment to create an irresistible ode. The "Flipside" is a bouncy, gutsy, edgy rocker steeped in '70s sensibilities and dynamics.
There's a brand-new member: 21-year-old singer/guitarist Kyle Patrick, who, like the rest of the band, attended Boston's prestigious Berklee College of Music. The Click Five members are Kyle Patrick - lead vocals, rhythm guitar, Joe Guese - lead guitar, vocals, Ben Romans - keyboards, vocals, Ethan Mentzer - bass guitar, vocals and Joey Zehr - drums, vocals.
June 28th I spoke with Ben Romans via phone. They were in transit and were in the middle of Texas. I had a great time talking with Ben about the band, the music and much more. It is a very entertaining and enlightening talk I had with Ben. Enjoy!
What are your favorite songs from the album?
The title of The Click Five's sophomore album, "MODERN MINDS AND PASTIMES," perfectly sums up the quintet's raison d'etre. The title is a nod to Ray Charles's classic 1962 album, "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music," and, as bassist Ethan Mentzer explains: "Our record is an eclectic mix of styles dating back to the '60s and everything in between, so it was a cool way of summing up what we're doing. As a band, we have 'Modern Minds' - we're young and a product of our time - yet at the same time we're old souls, so the word 'Pastimes' has an appropriate dual meaning."
"Jenny," the first single, meshes musical buoyancy with a melancholy sentiment to create an irresistible ode. The "Flipside" is a bouncy, gutsy, edgy rocker steeped in '70s sensibilities and dynamics.
There's a brand-new member: 21-year-old singer/guitarist Kyle Patrick, who, like the rest of the band, attended Boston's prestigious Berklee College of Music. The Click Five members are Kyle Patrick - lead vocals, rhythm guitar, Joe Guese - lead guitar, vocals, Ben Romans - keyboards, vocals, Ethan Mentzer - bass guitar, vocals and Joey Zehr - drums, vocals.
June 28th I spoke with Ben Romans via phone. They were in transit and were in the middle of Texas. I had a great time talking with Ben about the band, the music and much more. It is a very entertaining and enlightening talk I had with Ben. Enjoy!
What are your favorite songs from the album?
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