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-Son Volt
The Search
ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO
STREET SONGS OF LOVE
Carrie Rodriguez
Seven Angles On A Bicycle
DEAD SCENE RADIO
Self-Titled EP
SONDRE LERCHE and the FACES DOWN
Phantom Punch
MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD
ALL REBEL ROCKERS
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