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-
Tim Armstrong
A Poets' Life
Swamp Cabbage
Jive
COLDPLAY
Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends
MILTON AND THE DEVIL'S PARTY
How Wicked We've Become
Handsome Ghost
The Brilliant Glow
TRAVIS
Ode to J. Smith
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