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The Heavy – The House That Dirt Built
The Heavy – The House That Dirt Built (Counter) With a Ronseal title like The House That Dirt Built, the listener would expect some serious scuzz, some dusty, taut rock ‘n’ roll, an erring on the side of well-greased punk. … Continue reading
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Ape School – S/T
Ape School – S/T (Counter) A chance discovery like the one Michael Johnson made prior to recording this album (his first under the Ape School title) can shape a recording and give it focus, or it can restrict it. Happily, … Continue reading
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Pop Levi – Police $ign
Pop Levi – Police $ign (Counter) Oh, I get it, dollar signs look like an ‘S’. Right. Childish by name, one supposes, childish by nature. Indeed, Pop Levi’s Police $ign begins with some rhythmic spitting and soon cavorts into primary-aged … Continue reading
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The Heavy – Oh No! Not You Again!
The Heavy – Oh No! Not You Again! (Counter) PM is a place that constantly bemoans the laziness of continual reliance on ‘the blues’ as a valid influence. This is a thorny area, because this most sacred of generic cows … Continue reading
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Spokes – People Like People Like You
Spokes – People Like People Like You (Counter) Strangely for an unashamed post-rock collection of hammer ‘n’ tongers, Spokes are at their best when they’re nimble. With most exponents of the genre, it’s the slow builds to zeniths that make … Continue reading
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