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The Clutters, T&C (Chicken Ranch Records)

The Clutters are one of our favorite bands and their new album, T&C, out tomorrow on Chicken Ranch Records should make them one of yours as well. The easiest reference point for their sound is the recent garage rock revival but they really transcend that tag. Essentially, they’ve got everything a good rock band should: gritty, twangy guitars; merciless drums; a big full bass; vocals that scream and shout but don’t annoy; and a little Farfisa keyboard to sweeten the sound. (continue reading…)

Jetpack, The Art of Building a Moat

Jetpack have been improving upon their post-new-wave-ish rock with each release. Their newest, the 7 song, Art of Building a Moat, gives us the best of everything. “Synthesizer” shows off their pop hooks and clever musicianship. “Stonehands” is a genuine riff-rocker but full of brains and brawn, like .38 Special with a law degree. And “Your Little Way” is way Beatles-y with only a cello and acoustic guitar. Check out the CD at their site linked above or find them on MySpace.