Monkey House bring together smooth contemporary jazz and classic singer/songwriter soft rock hooks in the vein of Steely Dan on their seventh studio album, 2025’s Crashbox. It’s an evocative, sophisticated style the Canadian band has been perfecting for roughly 20 years, and one that largely showcases the talents of lead singer, songwriter, and pianist Don Breithaupt.
Blessed with a soft, natural croon, Breithaupt is the relaxed center of Monkey House, the stylish and urbane everyman who’s just looking for love and a little bit of truth. He underlines the vibe throughout the album, as on “Disappear in Plain Sight” singing, “Let’s fade away in the downtown light.” Other cuts, like “Return of the Mayfly,” “Someplace on Madison,” and “Sundaying,” are laid-back,…

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