A
gentler, slightly more thought-provoking, and, well, American
version of The
Stereophonics, The Damnwells are, for the most part, a pleasant
take on the mainstream Welsh rockers. But it’s toward
EP’s end that they’re just as dull and grating
(there’s a combo!) as “1,000 Trees.” “While
You Can” is Campfire Girls at their most subdued, and “Have
To Ask” sounds like a dozen other alt-rock hits in
the ‘90s, the ones you would’ve loved if it weren’t
for the overkill airplay.
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