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Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that Click Five plays infectious power-pop with just the teensiest bit of sexual innuendo and a couple of references to prescription drugs.

Families listening together can discuss how much the band's success comes from the music, and how much comes from the group's teen idol look and constant presence on MTV.

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Common Sense Review

Reviewed By: Kathi Kamen Goldmark

In a way, it's too bad we're told that GREETINGS FROM IMRIE HOUSE is a friendly, guitar-fueled power-pop confection whipped up by four talented guys who attended the prestigious Berklee School of Music and their pal from Purdue. The band bio raises our expectations -- if we didn't know that these guys were elite-music-school alumni, then maybe we wouldn't care so much that they've turned in performances that are pleasant and fun, but far from brilliant.

Earning their rock & roll stripes as opening act for the likes of the Backstreet Boys, Ashlee Simpson, and Jesse McCartney, the guys in Click Five have a way with a musical hook and a resolutely retro sensibility. The songs are as cute as can be, if a little self-conscious and unimaginative. Eric Dill, the lead singer, has one of those odd, nasal voices that can be effective on many of the tunes (he can hit those high notes all right), but often verges on a paint-scraper whine. Joe Guese carries most of the predictable tunes with excellent lead guitar work. Everyone turns in fine performances, enjoyable if lacking originality. Their hair is great.

Lyrics are tween-safe with a little wink-wink, nudge-nudge sexual innuendo on "Friday Night" and a couple of references to prescription drugs. Appealing and clean-cut, sixties-retro-styled to the max, the Click Five offer what amounts to musical Redi-whip. It will be interesting to see how these undoubtedly talented guys grow as artists, on future albums.

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