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-
BOB MOULD
District Line
EL SPORTIVO AND THE BLOOZ
Nights and Weekends
DRIVE BY TRUCKERS
THE BIG TO DO
JUNGLEFOWL
Strut
VOODOO SWING
Fast Cars, Guitars, Tattoos, and Scars
THE WINTERPILLS
The Light Divides
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