Album Reviews

DEAD SCENE RADIO

Self-Titled EP

2009-11-15

Producer, Ian Walker, compared this Kalamazoo band's sound to that of Ted Leo and the Pharmacists. In some instances, I would agree, particularly the track "Demand". The track "Fuck the Times" sounds a bit like Old 97's. They've included a clean version of the song as well, so it can get some airplay, but I don't know how one would get around the title. So, I guess I'd sum up their sound as roots-rock or even just straight-up rock. There's nothing here that particularly grabbed my ear. It's refreshingly simple stuff, though, that might inspire some toe-tapping from the listener. Rebecca Ruth

Quick Links:

all reviews | all rock reviews

More reviews tagged #Rock

reviewed 12/2008
HONEYHONEY
First Rodeo
reviewed 05/2009
N.A.S.A.
The Spirit of Apollo
reviewed 06/2014
R.E.M.
Unplugged 1991&2001 The Complete Recordings
reviewed 03/2007
Andrew Bird
Armchair Apocrypha
reviewed 10/2015
Pete Kennedy
Heart Of Gotham
reviewed 04/2009
ERNIE AND THE AUTOMATICS
LOW EXPECTATIONS

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.