Preston School of Industry
"Falling Away" CD1
(Domino)
Ruth
When Pavement split, it was Stephen Malkmus who made the decision. Yet Spiral
Stairs
doesn't seem to be pining for his former band at all. Preston School Of
Industry's new
single is closer to evoking the anthem-like tendencies of Crowded House, but
mixed with
the same sense of humour as (Elephant Six collective band) Elf Power. An
absolutely
gorgeous summer song - just what we need with all these new semester
blues.
5/5
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Seafood
"Cloaking"
(Infectious)
review by Ruth
After four years of waiting Seafood are ready to make a real assault on the
charts,
and this is their claryon call. A vicious sonic assault, David Line screaming
over
pounding basslines, staccatto drumming and unrelenting guitar thrashing. If this
is
just the first wave of attack then they've already won the
battle.
5/5
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Seafood
"Splinter"
(Infectious)
review by Ruth
Seafood's second single from their new album has an intensity only rivalled this
year
by My Vitriol's 'Always:Your Way'. David Line's alluring voice seductively soars
over
jagged peaks of roaring guitar. Another flawless release from the album which
will
break them. I promise.
4/5
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