2007-07-12
These local boys, who so seemingly have been blessed with listening to the records of a smattering of prominent British bands over the last two decades, namely Radiohead and Muse as it ultimately sounds, show promise in the form of musical diplomacy for our fair city. Although the sonics of OK Computer-era Radiohead are present, its the manic intensity of Muse (and the like) that seems to remain when the band is held to the flame.
STRAWBS
DANCING TO THE DEVIL'S BEAT
TEGAN AND SARA
The Con
Your Old Droog
Packs
JOSEPH ARTHUR AND THE LONELY ASTRONAUTS
Temporary People
SONS & DAUGHTERS
This Gift
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Abattoir Blues/The Lyre of Orpheus
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