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| Being relatively new to Southern California, I haven’t been exposed to the ‘Slacks’ three prior releases, including the somewhat lauded The Scene’s Out of Sight. So, for me, their five-song EP, Never Never Shake, Baby, serves as an introduction to this eight-year-old band. Their indie pop sound is immediately evident on the opening tracks, “Annie Oakley” and “Iron Anchor.” Both are a high-energy relief from the stagnant sounds of today’s “new rock,” though not entirely fresh. Singer Tim Scanlin’s vocals bring to mind a bit of Billie Joe, while not sounding completely like a retread. Showing they’re not a one-note band, “Shining Jewels” is an acoustic reworking of a track from their previous album. It floats along like most love songs should, with vocals sung, not screeched. They close the EP with a live track, “I Hope This Makes It Easier For You,” and a roughed-up cover of the Gary Myrick song “She Talks In Stereo.” As a whole, this EP will serve their fans well as a stopgap before the next album. As for this reviewer, I might just have to check out the Actionslacks’ earlier works for a better picture. | ||
| 6 blips out 10 |
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