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 01/2006

    ROBERT POLLARD
    From a Compound Eye

  • reviewed 04/2008

    OMAR TORREZ BAND
    The Beat Outside

  • reviewed 11/2008

    SHAWN LEE AND CLUTCHY HOPKINS
    Clutch of the Tiger

  • reviewed 12/2005

    JENS LEKMAN
    Oh You’re so Silent Jens

  • reviewed 11/2013

    THE UNLIKELY CANDIDATES
    Follow My Feet EP

  • reviewed 06/2007

    Liz Janes
    Done Gone Fire

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.