2009-11-15
Producer, Ian Walker, compared this Kalamazoo band's sound to that of Ted Leo and the Pharmacists. In some instances, I would agree, particularly the track "Demand". The track "Fuck the Times" sounds a bit like Old 97's. They've included a clean version of the song as well, so it can get some airplay, but I don't know how one would get around the title. So, I guess I'd sum up their sound as roots-rock or even just straight-up rock. There's nothing here that particularly grabbed my ear. It's refreshingly simple stuff, though, that might inspire some toe-tapping from the listener. Rebecca Ruth
THE BELLRAYS
Have a little Faith
BEN HARPER
GIVE TILL IT'S GONE
ALL GOOD FUNK ALLIANCE
Jacks of All Trades
THE DEER TRACKS
The Archer Trilogy Pt. 2
Ultraviolet Hippopatomus
Songs For The Reaper
DAMIEN JURADO
Maraqopa
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