Hammerhead, "Evil Twin" Hammerhead's initial three-album run with Amphetamine Reptile is probably my favorite on the label, and it's the second and third albums (Into The Vortex and Duh, The Big City) that are the real prizes. The first record is good, but the latter...
DZ Deathrays, "Reflective Skull" I've said it before, but it's worth repeating - make some friends in Australia and hit 'em up for music recommendations. You can't miss! This is from a different friend than the last time I mentioned this particular life hack, that's...
The Miracles, "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" The vocal R&B band the Miracles are mostly known for launching the career of Smokey Robinson, but they had a long string of hits in their own right as well. I mean, this is basically...
Pitchblende, "Flax" Now, that's a tune! Kinda wish they had left the vocals off, they're pretty unnecessary here. Pardoner, "My Sorry Ass" A end-of-year list discovery from 2017, I didn't know anything about this band before getting this record. But listen to that Pitchblende song...
American Music Club, "Nightwatchman" Speaking of night watchmen, we watched Night at the Museum with the kids last night, and I was kind of pleasantly surprised that the effects didn't look too janky. I mean, sure, the whole premise was ridiculous, but I thought there...
