#3
Studio album by Suburban Kids with Biblical Names
Released	October 18, 2005
Genre	Indie pop [1] [2] [3]
Length	35 : 18
Label	Labrador Minty Fresh Yesboyicecream
Suburban Kids with Biblical Names chronology
#2 (2005) #3 (2005) #4 (2009)

#3 is the debut studio album by Swedish indie pop band Suburban Kids with Biblical Names . It is their third release overall, following the #1 and #2 EP releases, and their first and only release in the United States and United Kingdom.

Sound and composition [ edit ]

The album has been described as indie pop . ^[3] The album uses a wide variety of instrumentation in its sound, with AllMusic referring to them having "no respect for musical boundaries" with utilizing "... African -styled highlife- guitars , electronic beats , and ukuleles ...they combine Kraftwerk -styled percussion with a guitar that sounds exactly like Hank Marvin anno 1960". ^[2] Exclaim! compared the album's sound to the work of Jens Lekman and the Acid House Kings . ^[1]

Release and promotion [ edit ]

It was first released domestically on October 18, 2005, by Labrador Records , and was subsequently released in the United States by Minty Fresh and the United Kingdom and Ireland by Yesboyicecream Records. ^[2] The release was their only in the United States and United Kingdom . ^[1]

The song "Rent a Wreck" from #3 is featured in the Toyota Prius "Yes" commercial. ^[4] It was also included in the Labrador Records retrospective compilation album Labrador 100: A Complete History of Popular Music , released in celebration of the label's tenth year of existence and 100th release in that timeframe. ^[5]

Reception [ edit ]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
Exclaim!	(Favorable) [1]

The album was generally well received. AllMusic praised the diversity of sound and witty lyrics of the album, concluding that "[t]here's nothing amateurish about the kids' performance at any point; in fact, the instrumental performances and the creative and crystal clear production are among the most impressive things about this album. Seldom do debut albums come as truly wonderful as this one. [...] don't let the spectacles and the wit fool you." ^[2] Exclaim! was less impressed by the silliness and wit to the lyrics, but ultimately concluded that "[t]hey definitely don't take themselves too seriously, and that could prove to be a problem if they continue this far too precious playfulness because sometimes a little bit of twee-ness goes a long, long way. Fortunately they manage to stay just on the right side of the line this time and #3 is yet another great Swedish indie pop record." ^[1] PopMatters particularly noted that the lyrics of "Rent a Wreck" made for a "memorable tour song." ^[5]

Track listing [ edit ]

References [ edit ]