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Strange Attractor Good Boy Bad Boy LP

Drunken Sailor’s track record of killer material continues to burn the forward path. STRANGE ATTRACTOR brings the snotty fringe from the far-flung corners of Sadbury, hard rock (mining) capital of the world. Admittedly, Good Boy Bad Boy took a few listens for me to glom onto, but after letting this one settle in, I’m a believer. The whole record skips through eighteen tracks in under seventeen minutes of jaded and despondent garage punk. These people are devotees of the school of ANGRY SAMOANS, with a bit of Finish Your Popcorn-era F.Y.P. Call me crazy, but I am picking up on a little PERE UBU? Now go on tour.

The Ape-Ettes No Matter What EP

Setting subtle sonic fires in Canada, the APE-ETTES have released an enjoyably silly four-minute EP. Simply put, it’s an uncomplicated listen and friendly to all. Generally mixed with tight tempos, a guitar follows a wave of nonchalant melody, and vocalist Julie maintains as a conductor in a march of confidence-infused singing. No Matter What is garage pop for those who love sweaters, friendship bracelets, and Wes Anderson films. Picking up in pace on “Backseat” and transitioning to French lyrics on “Tocson,” I appreciate the multilingual approach, perhaps a nod to the Franco-Ontarian base operation from which the band stems. A placid EP, this is a fun release worth a listen.