Math and Physics Club is an indie pop (or Indie Rock) band based in Seattle, Washington. They are Charles Bert (vocals/rhythm guitar), Kevin Emerson (drums), Ethan Jones (bass/keyboards), James Werle (lead guitar) and Saundrah Humphrey (violin). They formed in 2004 and have released three EPs and one full-length album through Santa Barbara-based Matinee Recordings. His genre also includes twee, and according to PitchforkMedia his music was described as “hand holding music”. Suitable for most loving couples!

Math and Physics Club is a lot of fun to listen to. You could listen to Charles’s voice all day and enjoy music at the same time. I have no complaints about his (and the rest of Math and Physics Club’s) voice and the simplicity of his music, and yet the stunning songs and lyrics have left a vivid mark on my mind.

The album opens with “Darling, Please Come Home” which is such an infectious song that I think it’s one of the best songs on the album. The guitar in this song keeps repeating itself in a tempo and rhythm that is so friendly to our ears and I can’t help but make fun of playing a guitar every time I hear this song. When Charles sings, “Darling, please don’t come home…” I knew they had me, they had me thinking about this song all the time. Amazing and charming opener! I keep picturing myself saying, “Honey, could you come home please…”

“I know what I want” is perfect when you’re proposing! The music played in this song is so relaxing and take note of the lyrics of this song: “How did you know me so well? You smile but you never say it… It’s you… I know what I want…” You can hear the beautiful voice of Charles, which is an extra for this song! He sings effortlessly as the rest of the Math and Physics Club join in with their guitar, bass, drums, and even violin. It’s a short song but definitely worth listening to.

Stop complaining about the dates that end up raining and take a look at “April Rains”. Somehow I can feel that Charles is singing about a date of his. Sing about how wonderful rain can be (you can replace “Rain” with “Shower”) if you were with someone you love. Charles says, “There’s no place I’d rather be than with you right next to me, snuggled up under my umbrella, even though the rain keeps pouring down…” You can hear a lot of guitar picking on “April Showers” and it’s like the math and physics club was playing in a cave every time I heard the sound or the guitar part. Ba, ba, ba, ba, ba… April showers… Although I prefer October showers, my month of birth!

“Holidays and Saturdays” is a slow-tempo song and shows the versatility of Math and Physic Club. They are already very good with medium and fast tempo songs, “Holidays and Saturdays” is just another song to show that they can even perform slow tempo songs. Picnic in the park, croquet on the lawn, staying up and chatting until dawn… These are the things we do on the weekends, right? A good way to slow down the tempo of the album.

“La La La Lisa” picks up the tempo! It has some starts and stops in the middle, but it’s still a good song. I wonder who Lisa is (a girl he met/saw in a club?), Charles sings about her like he’s so in love with her, dying to hold her hands, dying to kiss her, dying to be with her. He says, “I would have died for just one kiss, I had the chance to hold hands…” he’s so smart from the Math and Physics Club to write such clever lyrics. When Charles sings, “La La La La La La…” A lot must have happened between him and Lisa.

“Look At Us Now” begins with acoustic guitar and violin. Handsome! Good opening to make me wonder for more. “We were in love, but look at us now, ba ba ba ba ba…” It’s like they’re very much in love, until now. “Look at us now…” Charles added. Then there’s a guitar solo followed by a violin solo, what a move on such a short song!

“You’ll Miss Me” is another slow tempo song on the album. It’s one of my favorite songs on the album. I love the guitar, bass, piano, violin, and even the vocals in this song. It found its way to my heart even on the first listen. Charles says, “I never should have left this luggage for so long, but I dare say you’ll miss me…” and then says again, “La da da da da la da da…”. I have to say it is so good! 😀 Every time after the chorus, the piano comes in at exactly the right moment. Really impressive!

“Cold as Minnesota” has a very tasty and wonderful bass line. The bass line itself is the best asset of this song. Accompanied by clapping after the break, it is one of the most danceable songs on the album. This song is like Charles getting mad at someone, “Go out in the cold, I don’t want you here tomorrow when I wake up”, but Math and Physics Club turned it into a cool track that is so delicious to our ears. . I can not say no!

From the lyrics of “Such a Simple Plan”, it seems to be a sad song. But then again, Math and Physics Club made it a nice, danceable track. Charles sings about a girl who is having a failed relationship: “Summer turned into June, spent morning, night and noon in a tiny room, writing to another sad romantic…” It ends with “She cries and reads until you fall asleep.” instead.” Such a simple plan yet with deep meaning!

The Math and Physics Club ends with “Last Dance,” a poppy, upbeat song you’ll want to tap your feet and dance to. The two guitars were well arranged and in sync. One is lead guitar, the other is rhythm guitar. “Why does it have to be sad? Now, honey, don’t be mad, let’s put the past behind us and hit the ground before the last dance… For you to fall in love with me” Next time you have a party, dance with your couple and remember the lyrics of “Last Dance”. You will have the best last dance ever!

Assessment: I imagine myself singing a couple of songs taken from the album. The “Mathematics and Physics Club” is really created for a couple. All of his songs and lyrics are meant to be heard and enjoyed by couples and lovers! If you ever get the chance to sing to your loved ones in front of a large crowd, you’ll know which album to look for! Simple but moving, I can’t help but give it a 7.8 out of 10.

Featured Tracks (My Picks): Darling Please Come Home, I Know What I Want, You’ll Miss Me, Last Dance, and Cold as Minnesota.