It is characterized by upbeat and bluesy tracks like “Cadillac” and more old-country and modern folk songs like “Something on My Mind.” It may be the haunting poetic lyrics, or the cool, collective twang, but either way, these country folk are sure to keep your foot bouncing and your head swaying from start to finish.
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Local Review: The Hung Ups – Against The Wall
As most pop punk goes, I’m very selective. Most bands sound like Blink-182 or The Queers rip-offs—trying to stick to a formula and not really trying anything new. … read more
Local Review: The Lazy Waves – Wavetable
Indie electro-pop is the en vogue subgenre at the moment and that is totally OK with me. The Lazy Waves’ latest EP combines a lot of the genre’s best traits, things like space-age synth sounds backing earthy lyrics and vocals, to create this solid four-track EP. … read more
Local Review: The Blind Guide – The Feast
I thought I was reviewing an ambient soundtrack before this finally picked up momentum, more than five minutes into Track 3. The first two songs consist of a spoken-word intro and a dreamy, ambient synth track. … read more
Local Review: The Creature From Jekyll Island – Self-Titled
TCFJI conquer and conjure a hell of a lot of musical goodness on their debut record. It’s highly difficult to properly describe and entirely critique what this SLC steampunk/industrial rock band does. … read more
Local Review: The Circulars – Ornamental
The Circulars’ year-long presence as a four-piece in the Salt Lake music scene was the sort of magical run that will be remembered by wide-eyed youths long after our time has passed. … read more
Local Review: The Cotton Ponies – Fancy as Fuck
The Cotton Ponies = The Coathangers + Hi-Standard x Joan Jet … read more
Local Review: Storms – Critter
STORMS = Motörhead + Pink Floyd + Mudvayne … read more
Local Review: Tavaputs – Their Secret Names
Tavaputs = The Decemberists + Neil Young … read more
Local Review: Students of Expression – The Astronomer EP
Students of Expression = Brook Pridemore + (acoustic) Saves The Day … read more
Local Review: Strong Words – There Is A River, There Is A Choice
Strong Words = Pedro The Lion + Tegan & Sara … read more
Local Review: Suburban Birds – Self-Titled
Suburban Birds = Radiohead + Tame Impala + Smash Mouth … read more
