The latest release from Cincinnati's AmpFibians is a big step forwards from their their previous album Surf Guitar Heard Round the World. Purely in terms of production it's much more, well, produced. It has that expansive effect-laden sound that brings out a Mermen vibe that I think was always trying to come out of this band. That especially comes out on the first track, but they have a bit more fun than the spacey Mermen typically do - getting pretty silly on "Wolf Whistle".
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Wedding was great, honeymoon was even better, but it's time to get my butt back in the proverbial air chair*
There have been a bunch of new releases that came out while I was away (and practically none for the weeks before, what gives?). I'll be playing some of those such as some Cavaleros, Amphibian Man, Nahuelaizers, Phantom Dragsters and more. Not to mention I gotta squeeze in some Lonnie Mack and Link Wray amidst a few 45s that I've gotten since we last radio-met.
*I never sit during my shows
The Volcanics aren't the most celebrated band on the Double Crown roster, but they're one of the most solid. While the mailman hasn't brought this one to my doorstep just yet, from Double Crown's descriptions this sounds like more of the same. More of the same means killer trad instrumentals that hit the sweet spot of testosterone and melodic sensibility sitting next to some great upbeat garage tracks. Not to mention I've always thought the production quality on their records hits just the right crispness and tone to get that great energy of the 60's classics.
This past weekend I married my best fried of over 10 years. It was an endless, perfect weekend, the wedding was beautiful and though I can't remember the last time I cried to the point of tears, I was a total wreck reading my vows.
So now I'm in Thailand and will be bouncing around here and Cambodia until about May 1st. Though I did get a response for somebody to contribute to the site, I didn't find enough time to set them up to do it. I'll announce their joining the team once that's happened.
Hypnotzar's debut EP late last year was a welcome surprise and I'm glad we didn't have to wait long for more. Nearly all parts of this record were done by Lev Kuchinsky, but it hardly sounds like a bedroom project and each part is distinct and interesting. "Thermodynamist" has some great interplay between guitar parts and the desolate "Cold Streams of Taiga" has an awesome sense of dread to it. And then we get two really fun covers of songs by At The Gates and Electric Wizard.
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