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...
Bricks, "History of Lies" I think this might be a repeat, but I'm gonna be honest - it's a little hard to tell with Bricks songs. Let's check. OH MY GOD, this is the fourth time this...