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Were the Pixies properly frozen for 11 years and thawed out especially for their reunion?
Shimokitazawa, Japan's All Tomorrow's Party has only been around for two years but they have a sound that makes you think they've been playing together for much longer. Singer/songwriter/guitarist Tetsuo Kitame described the band's sound as being
The ethereal sounds that come out of my speakers when I play Gliss' Kick in Your Heart is nothing sort of gorgeous. A sort of tragically beautiful moan accompanied by entrancing guitars and moody drums.
Band From World War Zero is a mix of the Stooges' grit and grunt, the Rolling Stones' swagger, and the attack of bands like T-Rex and early AC/DC, all in a sweaty, brash swirl of snarl and tight, ripped jeans.
Simply put: Youth Group's style doesn't stray from the typical stuff that's being played on the radio today. With their jangly, indie rock roots, Youth Group will find a place in your heart if you're drawn to the likes of Death Cab For Cutie, The Shins and other bands who cater to the emotionally distraught, white belt wearing masses with hair strategically placed over their eyes.
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