Take the four most innovative musicians of the post-punk wasteland of the mid-’80s, and use their body of work as a launching point. You get The Damage Manual.
The Beatings belong in the same club, even if some of their “tone” has a tang that puts ’em closer to the freak-slutpunk contingent, as does the Gun Club cover.
The Southern twang in Jon McGee’s voice is not an affectation, the ZZ Top cover is straight-up and fits flawlessly into the set, and the vibe is upbeat and fun.
The Southern twang in Jon McGee’s voice is not an affectation, the ZZ Top cover is straight-up and fits flawlessly into the set, and the vibe is upbeat and fun.
I’m getting Travelling Wilberrys flashbacks here. Swag is a supergroup no one’s ever heard of, and that’s OK cuz it’s not like anyone here’s starving to death.
Stephen Malkmus’ first solo record has him continuing the brilliant path his former band’s last record trailblazed, and it sounds a million times more mature.