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-Lily Allen
It's Not Me, It's You
THE RED BUTTON
She’s About to Cross My Mind
THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS
Together
THE LAST SHADOW PUPPETS
The Age of the Understatement
KYLE ANDREWS
Amos in Ohio
The Subdudes
Miracle Mule
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