The Mad Lads

Today!

Goldfinger, “Answers”

I was all set to make fun of Goldfinger here as a bunch of flash-in-the-pan trend chasers, as their 1996 debut (which has this song) hit in 1996 right around the commercial peak of the third wave, and this album was even on a major label. But you know what? Unknown to me, these guys made seven albums! That certainly demonstrates a certain dedication that really takes the air out of my planned jokes. So I take it back, take it back, take it back.

Today!

Labradford, “Sliding Glass”

More of Labradford’s drone-y version of post-rock, with that lovely build up during the song.

The Mad Lads, “Whatever Hurts You”

No, this isn’t actually a Motown song, this is actually from Stax, from 1968 even. Usually, it’s easier to spot which label we’re dealing with.

Frankly, the fact that a band appearing on here called “The Mad Lads” turned out to be old soul and not some fifth-tier third-wave ska band is a massive upset.