VINYL FORMAT. 2009 has been a whirlwind year for The Pains of Being Pure at Heart. Since releasing their self-titled debut album in February, they've become one of the most talked-about new bands in years. "Come Saturday" is taken from their smash album and shows exactly why so many people are excited about The Pains. A breathless rush of guitar noise married to classic pop tune, "Come Saturday" shows the band's early My Bloody Valentine and Rocketship influences, but isn't the least bit retro. It's pu...   [ read more ]

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