WEED

Running Back

2015-05-15

Not to be confused with the 1970s band of the same name, Vancouver’s WEED is hard-hitting and mysterious. Seemingly birthed from the post-punk era with influence from 90s garage rock, grunge, and modern hardcore, WEED’s Running Back is a representative of teen angst. The lyrical content (which you’d never be able to understand without the help of the liner notes) is centered around cryptic personal issues and drug use. This record sounds like something you might hear coming out of your teenager’s bedroom - take that for what you will. WEED is an acquired taste.

review by Ben

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Rock

  • reviewed 03/2011

    SMITH WESTERNS
    Dye It Blonde

  • reviewed 09/2010

    ROBERT PLANT
    BAND OF JOY

  • reviewed 11/2009

    CHANCE JONES
    The Incident at Primrose and West

  • reviewed 04/2009

    CLUTCHY HOPKINS (MEETS LORD KENJAMIN)
    Music Is My Medicine

  • reviewed 02/2008

    PAUL THORN
    A LONG WAY FROM TUPELO

  • reviewed 11/2008

    SHAWN LEE AND CLUTCHY HOPKINS
    Clutch of the Tiger

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.