This came together surprisingly well for it being a short, busy week. It helps that we are in Summer Music season.
“Constructive Summer” – The Hold Steady
Always good advice to build something in the summer.
“Andromeda” – Preoccupations
Not a bad song on the latest Preoccupations album.
“One Million” – Rocket
Other than “Cherub Rock,” I was never a Smashing Pumpkins fan, so it’s kind of weird I enjoy so many new bands, like this one, that mimic their sound. A lot of it has to do with the lead singer not being Billy Corgan. These kids will actually open up for the Pumpkins on their upcoming tour.
“Chemicals” – Split System
Good, old-fashioned, Aussie punk rock.
“Pacemaker” – Georgie & Joe
Am I hearing the early 90s in this jam?
“The Line” – Trace Mountains
As much as I like it when Trace Mountains leans into War on Drugs adjacent sounds, I also enjoy when they make music that sounds different and stands on its own.
“Get Out My Face AKA Bad Kitty” – Garbage
I liked Garbage’s first comeback a lot. This one lacks the energy and urgency of their best work. Still worth sharing.
“Summertime Is Coming” – Paul Banks
No lies told here.
“Fall Down” – Toad The Wet Sprocket
This week’s Alternative Number Ones entry. A nice change-of-pace by TTWS from the songs that first made them stars. Funny to read through their history and realize although they broke out right as the Alternative Music Revolution was beginning, their early, mellower singles were much bigger hits on the mainstream chart than the alternative one.