The Darling Buds' first studio LP is a potent mix of Blondie and Velocity Girl. Not as streetwise as the former but rougher than the latter, it's a solid collection of 12 straight-ahead pop-punk songs, some of which were re-worked and glossed up from earlier EPs released on the Native label. It's not earth shattering, and the relentlessly upbeat nature throughout could be better taken in moderation, but the excellent performance from this Wales group makes for a fine debut. Rarely does a band s...   [ read more ]

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Miss Watling's first full-length album, "Early Morning Walk," is out now! The cd showcases her talents as a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. The 16 track cd was recorded at home between August 1999 and December 2000, with help from Dwayne Palasek on trumpet. Laura blends her indiepop style with shoegaze influences to create songs that are dreamy and melodic. The songs vary from short, bouncy tunes like "You're Gonna Have To Change Your Ways" to mellow, reflective songs like "Recover." Expect layers of...   [ read more ]

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