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Song Review: “I’ve Got A Feeling”

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Band: Eddy Current Suppression Ring
Release: 2010 [Rush to Relax]
Label: Goner

Comments: Heard this on WMBR yesterday and decided to give it another listen. It’s nice to know that this Aussie band knows the correct grammar instead of the lame “I Gotta Feeling,” which… makes no sense at all. Enough about that. Time to pop on the headphones. This is not bad. It’s a lyrically simplistic garage punk rhyme. It’s not so catchy, but almost innocently fetching. I’d say if it wasn’t for the bridge and the guitar solo at the end this would be really lackluster.

Grade: B

Listen: http://polaroidsofandroids.com/reacharounds/eddy-current-suppression-ring-ive-got-a-feeling/4606.html

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Classic CD Review: A Hundred Miles Off

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Band: The Walkmen
Release: 2006
Label: Record Collection

1. “Louisiana” – A+
2. “Danny’s At The Wedding” – A+
3. “Good For You’s Good For Me” – A+
4. “Emma Get Me A Lemon” – A
5. “All Hands & The Cook” – A+
6. “Lost in Boston” – A+
7. “Don’t Get Me Down” – A-
8. “Tenley Town” – A+
9. “This Job Is Kiling Me” – A
10. “Brandy Alexander” – A
11. “Always After You” – A
12. “Another One Goes By” – A++

Comments: Naturally, this is a fantastic Walkmen album. It’s faster and more instrumentally chaotic than say You and Me or Everyone Who Pretended; more garage rock focused, if you will. Hamilton’s delivery and style is much different than most of what is classified under that garage or post-punk revival umbrella. It’s a more vintage and structurally fascinating way of going about business. Take for example, “Tenley Town.” It’s the band’s heaviest song (can I call it a punk jam?) and might seem a little experimental on the band’s part, but it fits in so well with the softer stuff. “Another One Goes By” is a great Bob Dylan-esque album closer. You can barely hear a really catchy lead guitar part in the middle of the song. Great flow. I’d say it’s my favorite song off this album. Best for last as they say.

Grade: A (96)