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-KATHRYN CALDER
Are You My Mother?
EMILY HAINES
Knives Don't Have Your Back
CLUTCHY HOPKINS (MEETS LORD KENJAMIN)
Music Is My Medicine
FINLEYKNIGHT
Finelyknight
Nine Inch Nails
Halo Thirty One
STEPHANIESID
Starfruit
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