While Vancouver-based duo The Wind Whistles’ first record was a folky affair, their sophomore effort Animals Are People Too is emphatically less so. The full-length thematic album is a collection of 13 songs setting out to prove that animals are, well, people too. Although tracks like the opening Turtle and the closing Treehouse Lullaby provide reference to their folk roots, the rest of the album revels in quirky pop melodies and catchy hooks comparable to The Moldy Peaches. Tom and Liza’s vocals blend well with each other, and they trade off the lead and harmony duties effortlessly. With a handful of songs clocking in at two minutes or less, Animals Are People Too is a charmingly sweet, short listen. Catch them when they play the Royal Albert this Tuesday, Sept. 8.

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Published in Volume 64, Number 1 of The Uniter (September 3, 2009)