2007-09-10
Grubstake is a dirty, dirty band. And I mean that as a compliment. Combining the best sounds of the Black Keys, the White Stripes, and T Rex, they write pared down songs that resonate in your very gut. This is a best of (bestest of) CD on which every song but one (Neil Young's "Albuquerque") is an original. No horns, no strings, no keyboard, just gritty guitars, drums, and vox. Standout tracks are #1, #2, and #4. We no can play #3 or #12 as they contain words not meant for the delicate listener. Have a good time with this disc, I think it's what Patrick McHugh and co. intend for you to do. -Carol-
THE SPARES
Beautiful and Treacherous Thing
FICTION PLANE
Left Side Of The Brain
THE FAREWELL DRIFTERS
Tomorrow Forever
LCD SOUNDSYSTEM
Sound of Silver
PETER WOLF
MIDNIGHT SOUVENIRS
BLEACHED
Ride Your Heart
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