WEED

Running Back

2015-05-15

Not to be confused with the 1970s band of the same name, Vancouver’s WEED is hard-hitting and mysterious. Seemingly birthed from the post-punk era with influence from 90s garage rock, grunge, and modern hardcore, WEED’s Running Back is a representative of teen angst. The lyrical content (which you’d never be able to understand without the help of the liner notes) is centered around cryptic personal issues and drug use. This record sounds like something you might hear coming out of your teenager’s bedroom - take that for what you will. WEED is an acquired taste.

review by Ben

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Rock

  • reviewed 07/2004

    Chris Robinson & the New Earth Mud
    This Magnificent Distance

  • reviewed 07/2011

    BON IVER
    Bon Iver

  • reviewed 05/2008

    THE LONG BLONDES
    "Couples"

  • reviewed 06/2005

    Aimee Mann
    The Forgotten Arm

  • reviewed 02/2009

    ...AND YOU WILL KNOW US BY THE TRAIL OF DEAD
    The Century of Self

  • reviewed 09/2007

    STEVE EARLE
    Washington Square Serenade

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.