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you like your punk rock relatively simple, catchy, and
fun to have a sing along to, then these guys offer a good
option. An all-star lineup, so you know they aren't a
bunch of hacks, they know what they're doing, and slowly
but surely it seems to be paying off. A genuine vibe,
cool tracks, some decent covers, and most of all a build
up of anticipation for what's to come later this year! |
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WHO?
The Loved Ones are one of the most underrated punk rock bands out
there today, thankfully each time they pump out a new release this
Philadelphian outfit add to their fan base.The band features former
members of The Explosion, Paint It Black and Trial By Fire. With
two full lengths under their belt, they've taken the time to pump
out this six track EP to tide over the fans.
WHAT?
This gap bridging EP features three new tracks, as well as three
covers, of artists like Bruce Springsteen, Billy Bragg and Joe Strummer
& The Mescalaros. Having just had a bit of a lineup reshape,
introducing two members of The Explosion to the ranks, you can see
why the band would choose to put out an EP, even though the format
is all but dead these days. It's a good way to give us a taste of
what we can expect on the next full length, and the sound is a little
different from past releases, in my opinion a shift in sound that
makes them more appealing, and should help them continue to grow.
It's a popular trend these days to blend the punk sound with a bit
of Americana, and that's what they do well, their choice of covers
perhaps solidifying the direction they are heading in, and if the
three originals on offer are anything to go by, bring on the new
album.
WHY?
A release mainly that those already fans will lap up, if you aren't
yet aware who these guys are, then this would be a good introduction
to a band on the rise. Their sound is very accessible, without being
'made for radio'. It may not be as hard and fast as previous albums,
but i think with the new lineup, they've found what they are best
at, take a few minutes to listen, because i'm pretty sure The Loved
Ones is a name we'll be hearing a lot more of throughout this year.
WHEN?
The album is available now on Fat Wreck Chords through Shock
WHERE?
You can grab a copy from Play4me.com.au
for $17.34 or in all good record stores.
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