Fabulous. Sun risen in the heavens. Mug of hot tea in front of me on my desk and another tip from Darren Jones to navigate me from half six to seven when my bath awaits.
And this is immediately a good one. Rock & Roll, guitars and earnest insecure vocals. Semi Truck's Georgia Overdrive. Opener Flower is immediately one of the best songs I've heard. This year. Any year.
Adolescent ennui and mideirected angst never dates or ages. 'Mom threw me out 'til I get some pants that fit...' David Thomas, is dead and gone. Peter Laughner. But their spirits roam the planet forever. Sonic Youth. R.E.M. Dinosaur Jr. Dream Syndicate. Teenage Fanclub. The right people will always need this. Thanks Darren. This is a good one !!!
Glad you liked this, Bruce! I have been listening to it quite a bit. Exactly my bag. Sort of reminded me of The Pastels (his vocals) and Yo La Tengo at times. Guaranteed for me to like it!
ReplyDeleteFor something a bit different, I am also enjoying the new Maria Usbeck album. Art pop with a touch of jazz.
ReplyDeleteImmediately a very powerful record Darren. Really impressive.Thanks. You kind of recognise immediately exactly where it comes from. But that's a really valid place.
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