Hello. I got th' new AP today, and there are write-ups on both thrush hermit and Hardship post. Since it's late and I can't sleep I am gonna type 'em out. Here goes:
Thrush Hermit "All bands should be unstoppable brick walls that you can't climb over or get through." states Joel Plaskett, Vocalist/Guitarist/Songwriter for Halifax, Nova Scotia's Thrush Hermit, on the eve of their summer tour. Pretty menacing, Huh? Well if you're not convinced, consider that the group's fourth EP "The Great Pacific Ocean" (Muderecords) was recorded in a whirlwind two days with Steve Albini, And you *Know* he wouldn't work with a *Pop* group, right? Well...Let's just say that Thrush Hermit have never been compared to Rapeman (?). In fact, the four piece, Joel, co-vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Rob Benvie, Bassist Ian McGettigan, and drummer Cliff Gibb- are closer to great pop groups like the raspberries, Redd Kross, and labelmates Sloan, But with their own unique energy and attitude. "we model ourselves after very classic things," admits Joel, "because the best bands are just a twist on the same idea of power, the ability to entertain." Which is where the unstoppable brick wall and Thrush Hermit's plan for world domination come in. "Sometimes, you come across awesome bands that are such forces that they can't be moved, you have to change your roof altogether (?). If we could be that, you know... watch out." -robert cherry Hardship Post Somebody Spoke An interesting, If not completely engaging debut (?) from this Halifax, Nova Scotia Trio. Hardship Post work within that Hallowed Genre known as new wave. No, not that new wave of new wave stuff that's being hawked by the ever-resilient Brits; We're talking the real vintage thing here. Taking their cues from the early works of Elvis Costello and Joe Jackson, but filtering it through more recent infleunces such as Nirvana, This group crafts sparse, dry pop songs which, although competently executed, lack real hooks. In fact, during the course of "Somebody Spoke"'s eleven tracks it becomes painfully apparent that they also lack the humane insight of Costello, the suave charm of Jackson, and the sheer bluster of Nirvana. Which leaves the listener with an Inoffensive and far from memorable set of songs. Better luck next time, guys. -noah slankard Ok, if you're still reading, I have got a question. I read that guy's post about Hp's lineup turmoil. Does this mean they aren't gonna still be on the human touch tour? Will someone else drum? adios. adamweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezeer
