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-REBEKAH RHYS
Wanderer
VAN MORRISON
LIVE AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL
THE SPARES
Beautiful and Treacherous Thing
BLACKBERRY WINTER
The Standale LP
Camera Obscura
Let's Get Out Of This Country
SUSTO
& I'm Fine Today
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