Garland Buckeye
"On Burgin Hill" CD
Jet
Glue Records
Genres: indie rock, rock
July 18 - 24 2005 |
Lexington, Kentucky's Garland Buckeye (named after a 1920s pro
baseball pitcher and football guard) is your average fun-and-free rock
band. There is a lot of Dinosaur Jr. and Cracker in the
band's sound, though I don't find their songs as instantly catchy as
their predecessors'. Regardless, though, I really enjoy the energy
displayed on this disc; at a decent volume, these tunes really can
rock. "Underdrawn" and "Metal Teeth" are perfect
examples of the Garland Buckeye style - catchy riffs, memorable
vocals, and a really powerful mood. In addition to rock, there are
definitely some punk and even Americana influences here (what else to
expect; they're from Kentucky!) Some of the disc's tracks change
things up a bit; the brooding "Strays" is strangely
spasmodic and irregular, while the title-track is a calmer pop number.
Despite its quality, there isn't really that much to say about On
Burgin Hill; if you like music that rocks, give Garland Buckeye
a shot.
84%
Matt Shimmer [Vitals:
14 tracks, distributed by the
band, released 2005] |
