Just got back from a successful software drill in one of our warehouses outside of Seattle.
I have about an hour and a half to kick back and relax before meeting up with the team for dinner at Elliot's Oyster House.
Just learned this past Thursday that the new Cheap Girls album got released this week and I've listened to it about 8 or so times since.
I'm so in the tank for their throwback - college sound. I really don't want to compare them to the Hold Steady, because they midwestern/Michigan groove of their own.
I just saw them a few months ago, open up for Against Me! and I think they played a few tracks from this album at that show but I can't really recollect which.
This album might be the first recording that I think really captures the open guitar feed and soaring vocals that make this band so incredible to see live.
One of the stand out tracks on this album is called: Knocked Me Over
It's a fine example of how this band sorta takes root into a box of chords and notes that 88% find themselves in - but it doesn't matter because its so fucking good.
I really need to take a nap... I managed to work through a hangover and if I don't get some serious sleep soon - I'm going to crack.
If you have a few minutes to spare - take some time to listen to the track - Amazing Grace
I think its some of the best stuff they've ever put out.
Standout Tracks: