The accent is on the Gothic throughout, reminiscent a wee bit of Garlands-era Cocteau Twins, or Slowdive; albeit with pro-tools.
Odd Nosdam – Level Live Wires
The gradations of texture are noticeable on Freakout 3 which strays almost into My Bloody Valentine territory before disappearing in a screech.
Thee More Shallows – Book of Bad Breaks
Lots of samples and beats collide, dismembered voices sometimes float through the remnants of songs like voices coming out of a dream and somehow in the middle of it all there are catchy pop songs (as in Proud Turkeys).
Incendiary Magazine speak to Michael Head from Shack
You could say that about Arthur Lee and his music, but he still put a knife to me throat.
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A Hawk and a Hacksaw – Ekko, Utrecht, 14/06/07
For an encore Barnes and Trost decided to mingle with the crowd, and shouting something about “who needs electricity” played Portland Town in the centre of a rapt, admiring circle.
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Actress Hands – Boys Need Jazz
I’m guessing, but I reckon singer and ‘Hands leader Matt Eaton wrote most of these songs in the pub.
Great Lakes – Diamond Times
I’ve often thought they listened to Van Dyke Parks at the same time as Steve Earle…
Miracle Fortress – Five Roses
It’s a classic guitar pop LP; wonderfully summery and possessing enough hooks and melodies to cheer anyone up. Quite why the band chose to adorn it with a cover that resembles my late grandmother’s sewing bag is beyond me.
Lisa Germano – Lullaby for Liquid Pig
Germano is a chanteuse suited for the Gothic bedroom, or the snowed-in log cabin.
Vic Chesnutt – North Star Deserter
Of course, it goes without saying that Chesnutt’s distinctive country twang informs throughout