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-
VAN MORRISON
KEEP IT SIMPLE
VARIOUS
The Acidsoxx Family Sampler
BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO
100% Fortified Zydeco
The Submarines
Declare A New State
The Martino Conspiracy
Hope In Isolation
DONAVON FRANKENREITER
GLOW
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