Problem is, this pushes Mandell's vaguely tenuous, aloof vocals up front, affected twangs, warbles and all. |
It's driven by a great bassline, some excellent acoustic guitar riffs and finds Nic Denson's vocals at their most spellbinding. |
A jangly piano and high, slightly screechy, David Bowie-ish vocals bowl through an early New Wave review with slightly odd harmonies. |
Their drummer seemed to be half asleep because he missed a dozen beats key beats that were supposed to accent the vocals. |
Incorporating various styles of rock, jazz, blues and folk music, the quintet is lead by Matthews on guitar and vocals. |
It is a cacophonous six-piece party-punk ensemble of buzzing guitars, nasty vocals, washboards, bugles, and cowbells. |