They haven't made too many records since their early '90s reunion, and I was always suspicious of how they might stand next to the classics. Well, this new CD surprised me a lot. Produced by current bassist Tony Barber and recorded by Harvey Birrell at Southern Studios in London, this record actually rocks damn hard. Guitars are loud, drums crack, and songs are strong. I might just be excited, but I think there's a few new "classics" in this seventh album. Mastered by Duncan Cowell at Sound Mastering in London. (www.mergerecords.com)
Music Reviews | No. 36
Built on Squares
by Larry Crane
In 1997 we ran a great interview with Trent Bell of Bell Labs in Norman, Oklahoma. He's been running that studio for years now, and mostly is working on "regional" acts when we catch up on one of our...
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