The Successful Failures
Three Nights
Any attempt at unraveling the seemingly contradictory halves of their handle finds the Successful Failures demonstrating much more of the former than the latter. Frontman Mick Chorba, who also leads the Dipsomaniacs, has gradually made the Successful Failures his primary focus—and their fourth album, Three Nights, offers plenty of reasons why. The key to their success basically boils down to effusive, irresistible melodies that linger even after the first hearing. Whether it’s the jaunty sing-along strum of “Aberdeen,” the sprightly refrain of “Waiting for a Ride” or the surging harmonies of “Houston, We Have a Drinking Problem,” these songs are all energized and adroitly executed. Five months into 2010, Three Nights is an early contender for album of the year.
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