Strengsbrew A Little Trust / Cherry Red 7″
Glam/power pop rock that sounds like it came straight out of the early ’70s. More akin to the MAMAS AND THE PAPAS and the poppier side of BLUE ÖYSTER CULT than anything closely resembling punk. At times there’s a surfy element to it all, as well as the occasional fat guitar riff, but this is just the same old sound that’s been done hundreds of thousands of times since your parents were kids. Don’t get me wrong, the band is obviously very talented and the production is spot-on. I think this may pique the interest of those who are fans of bands like the NICE BOYS, but I don’t expect it to quench that sort of thirst, either.