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 RuthJoseph Arthur & the Lonely Astronauts
Let’s Just Be
Imogen Heap
Speak For Yourself
FAREWELL MILWAUKEE
Can't Please You, Can't Please Me
The Lake Effects
Ioway
AESOP ROCK
None Shall Pass
MENAHAN STREET BAND
Make the Road by Walking
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