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-
VIENNA TENG
Inland Territory
SHANNON WHITWORTH & BARRETT SMITH
Bring It On Home
FAREWELL MILWAUKEE
Can't Please You, Can't Please Me
PEGGY SUE
Choir of Echoes
ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN
The Fountain
MOGWAI
Mr. Beast
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