'Oh so I'm so goddam young. Set me free...' Patti Smith, Privilege
Patti Smith was not actually so goddam young when she expressed this idea. Not that this mattered remotely. Her heart was in entirely in the right place. It still is. But CBGB's is no more. At least not as a physical reality. Chicago it seems is where it's at right now. Pubescent Turks and new Matador signings Lifeguards actually are so goddam young you wouldn't believe it. They don't comb their hair. Why should they? Like a belated young brother band to Horsegirl's older sisters, they explode from the traps with debut EP Crowd Can Talk / Dressed In Trenches.
Fired primarily, as Horsegirl were by the example of Sonic Youth, they're not concerned with niceties. This five track eruption is one loud ejaculation of energy and abandon after another. It doesn't let up. Quiet the most immediate release, you're likely to hear this year. It's brilliantly realised and Lifeguard are certainly ones to watch. Surrender to Punk once more. It's Friday after all. You won't regret it.
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