2007-09-10
Grubstake is a dirty, dirty band. And I mean that as a compliment. Combining the best sounds of the Black Keys, the White Stripes, and T Rex, they write pared down songs that resonate in your very gut. This is a best of (bestest of) CD on which every song but one (Neil Young's "Albuquerque") is an original. No horns, no strings, no keyboard, just gritty guitars, drums, and vox. Standout tracks are #1, #2, and #4. We no can play #3 or #12 as they contain words not meant for the delicate listener. Have a good time with this disc, I think it's what Patrick McHugh and co. intend for you to do. -Carol-THE LAST SHADOW PUPPETS
The Age of the Understatement
The Dirtbombs
We Have You Surrounded
TEDDY BEARS
Soft Machine
Ian Moore
Luminaria
VIENNA TENG
Inland Territory
Elliott Smith
From a Basement on a Hill
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