I
won't lie. Most of the time you can peg what a band is doing in
a couple of songs, which generally makes it easy to review a band.
This CD on the other hand begins with, "O Amy," a garagey,
catchy song with a shaker and some kitschy high pitched male back
up vocals. Then the second track is an electronic spoken word
ode to what could be masturbation. The singer, Mike, who also
appears to be the only consistent member of the band, makes me
think of Stephen Malkmus from Pavement or the man, Jon Spencer
himself. Needless to say this album is almost confusing. The songs
jump back and forth from garage punk to electro clash to indie
experimentation. It's good, don't get me wrong, but I just don't
quite know what to make of it yet. You'd have to listen for yourself
to decide. (MC) |
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