2008-02-01
American Music Club : The Golden Age : Merge Records Being altogether unfamiliar with American Music Club, save for their name, I was intrigued as to what they actually sounded like. The name kindled thoughts of Americana, folk and/or blues-rock, and various roots influences. From what I can tell, after listening to this record, that isn’t too far off either. Sounding like a mixture of Being There-era Wilco, label mates The Broken West, and a full-band version of Nebraska-era Bruce Springsteen, American Music Club is a force to be reckoned with earnestly and The Golden Age is a testament to this. All tracks, except #8, are suitable for airplay Reviewed by Trevor Edmonds : January 2008BAT FOR LASHES
The Haunted Man
CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH
Hysterical
CHAD VANGAALEN
Shrink Dust
UMPHREYS MCGEE
Safety in Numbers
Andrew Bird
The Mysterious Production of Eggs
Southern Culture on the Skids
MOJO BOX
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