The Muslims
Self-titled LP
1928
Recordings
Genre: garage rock, indie rock
Michigan, USA
Feb 23, 2009 |
A seven-song EP that's been bolstered with three tracks previously
only available on assorted seven-inches, The Muslims' debut
album is an action-packed garage rock romp with an
infectious, foot-moving energy. Much like an old band named
Evergreen, these folks mesh sweaty house-party excitement with
melodic satisfaction, pulling off several terrific slabs of rawk in
the process.
The carnage begins with the wiggling bass-line
of catchy “Right and Wrong,” an energizing and satisfying way to kick
off a record. This is a sign of good things to come.
Among the record's better parts are the
tempting, rumbling build up of “Beside Myself” and vaguely
acid-drenched “On My Time.” These folks pull off a fantastic homage to
sixties and seventies garage-punk, merging dance-worthy rhythms with
jerking guitars and infectiously simplistic vocal parts. Nary a single
track misses the mark, resulting in a joyful record perfect for
producing an instant party atmosphere. As the general public moves on
from the faddish garage rock revival pioneered by the likes of The
Strokes and The Hives, folks like these remind us that,
when pulled off with ample verve, nothing beats
good old fashioned rock music.
85%
Matt Shimmer
[Vitals: 10 tracks, distributed by
the
label,
released February 2008] |
