Thursday, July 23, 2009

Another 8-pack of recent tunes for you to gnaw on – many post-punk influenced if you like labels.

Glitter Like Your Greed

Lilofee – Pulled off a label sampler, this song taunts the listener then provides a few more unsettling details before wandering into an investigation of the sexual mores of today’s youth.

Precinct – Retro Joy Division era rock with the authentic recorded-in-a-warehouse mixing, but don’t assume it adds up to unfriendly because this song has (hidden) hooks!

Tiny Masters of Today – One wonders how such an inconsequential little band of young-uns could attract the attention of a well-respected label, but at least they know how to have fun with a recording budget.

Flea Market Poets – The band name suggests English junk shop and for they most part they live up to the moniker, massaging equal parts enthusiasm and angst

The Legends – Sweden’s Labrador label is an immediate seal of quality in my household, so when these retro poppers put up another offering I immediately hit the download key.

Crocodiles – Can’t blame anyone for adoring Jesus & Mary Chain – though I always make sure to qualify that declaration with “What era?” Is it more Psychocandy or Honey’s Dead?

Post Honeymoon – Early Siouxsie is likely the pattern they intended to follow, but limited recording budgets let to a stripped down punky sound which quite frankly suits them well.

Kurt Von Stetten – Boston area photographer and skateboard punk puts together a musical entry that quite frankly deserves a more of a place at the early 90’s table, but takes a bow here instead.

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