Kowloon Walled City, "Diabetic Feet" This is from the first Kowloon Walled City record, Gambling on the Richter Scale, where they are bringing back that Unsane sound. There's something about that vocal style in particular that really reminds me of that...
Stubborn All-Stars, "Lieutenant" The first Stubborn All-Stars record definitely had their laid-back ska groove going, but I think they took it up a notch on the next record. That said, if you're looking for something pretty traditional, bordering on rocksteady, you...
Destroyer, "Every Christmas" This is the earliest Destroyer record that I've heard, I haven't gone any earlier than this one. This album is very much a Destroyer record, full of Dan Bejar's elaborate melodic pop and winding...
Boogie, "Save Me" God only knows how I heard about this, which is the debut from Boogie but was self-released. Therefore it's a surprise that it found its way to my old, out-of-touch ass. It's good, though, kind of...
The Mortals, "Hangin' On" The Mortals played garage rock, like a lot of the Estrus Records bands, but with a little bit more of a greasy edge to things. The reverb and sneer on the vocals give things a twist from just...