Even though the Weakerthans feature bassist extraordinaire John K. Samson (formerly of Propaghandi), there is no way this could even come close to a musical comparison with his former band. These guys are a lot more laid-back, almost folky at times but in a way that couldn't be categorized as a hippie band. Lyrically, Samson's pen has a sharp, poetic tone, making it impossible for one not to be taken into his stories. Just imagine Jawbreaker meeting the Smoking Popes, but with a relaxed e...   [ read more ]

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'Boud Deun is a quartet of violin, guitar, bass and drums that improvise exciting and dynamic instrumentals pregnant with the same high-energy charge that typifies early King Crimson. This tight, integrated unit deifies belief with a degree to which much of their extemporaneous jaunts sound premeditated. Consider, for instance, the sudden change from punk assault to violin and guitar recital in Burnsville. Also, in Burnsville, bassist Matt Eiland charges to the front for a spirited bass lead, one of the t...   [ read more ]

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