a compelling mixture of alternative folk
” Thomas channels his rage with electric eels-level guitar damage and still manages to float a lovely melody on the chorus—Kids
“Totally Wired” is often cited (and rightfully so) as The Fall’s most infectious tune – an amphetamine-fueled anthem with stuttering nods to forebears
Christoffer Karlsson of The Dahmers also assisted with overdubs and encouraged the band to demo the material early on
In a way this is the yin to that record's yang
TAR - Roundhouse LP classical a compelling mixture of alternativeTar were an uncompromising prolific Chicago four piece band from 1988 to 1995 who put out many records and toured the US and Europe frequently with the likes of The Jesus Lizard, Arcwelder, Unsane, Surgery, and Jawbox. Relentless, punishing, but never oppressive. A little bit Shellac, a little bit Jesus Lizard, but more direct in its attack, this is some fine noise rock. The closest cousin to their sound is then labelmates Helmet. So this is prime