Doing what happy-go-lucky pop rock does best, the second album release from Seattle band Throw Me The Statue is the perfect album to be caught mid-sway to. The chances of it making more of an impression than that, however, are unlikely.Produced by both the band and Phil Ek, Creaturesque is reminiscent of the bands who feature in Ek’s back catalogue, such as The Shins and Band Of Horses. Laden with similar pop sensibilities, upbeat bass and tendency to disguise sober tones with energetic cheer, Throw Me The Statue produce a sound that will undeniably be successful, yet is also unlikely to distinguish itself from numerous other bands that employ the same methods and ethos.Throw Me The Statue was originally the solo project of lead singer Scott Reitherman, before being expanded into a quartet for the release of their debut album Moonbeams, the critically acclaimed predecessor of Creaturesque. Released on Secretly Canadian records, Creaturesque takes the energetic pop element of the band to new and promising levels.Similar to Fleet Foxes’ self-named debut album in terms of pop appeal, the album contains a multitude of instruments, mixing horn sections with synthesisers, organs parts and an ever-present captivating guitar riff. Catchy choruses, layered vocals and this constant riff is what makes this album a great indie record.Unfortunately as bizarre and eccentric music is once more becoming what the masses long for, and the credibility of a band is often determined by their level of experimentation, Creaturesque may not have exactly what it takes to cut the mustard.The more it is played, the better it gets, especially with lead single 'Ancestors. Yet when you come from the same label that also released material for Animal Collective, you need to be one step ahead in the race. And at the moment, there are too many bands that are running far, far ahead. 65%Throw Me The Statue on Myspace