NEW
ALASKA - 'Western Corners'
"Stourbridge's
NEW ALASKA are back with another dose of their unique brand of
post-punk awesomeness in which you're always guaranteed plenty of
angular rhythms, odd chord-work, tight basslines and pounding
drum-work, and obscure but intelligent lyricism. I definitely don't
think these guys get the credit they deserve; their songs are played
with honesty, in a unique style that's as far from any fad or trend
as you're ever likely to find, structured with a lot of
consideration, are catchy without being poppy or cheesy, and are
challenging without being overly technical. They also have an energy
and anger that many faster or heavier bands just don't have, and this
album is a perfect example of that, as Pete somewhat monotonously
shouts his way through these ten new tracks, of which I think the
pacey 'Corsairs' is a good, catchy starter, 'Kathy' is also a
memorable highlight, and I love the slower, driving chord work
towards the end of 'Palehorse', one of the more experimental tracks.
Highly recommended for fans of angular post-punk stuff like FUGAZI,
THE COMPUTERS, and other local lads WAX FUTURES."
xox
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