I realize that most of you are
smack in the middle of finals this week but I think it's time you take a
break so unglue yourself from you computer and get ready to thrash
around your room to the sweet sounds of Bonk. The four-piece just
released their sophomore effort, Bonk Against Nothing, on what has
become one of my favorite labels, Ace Fu, and from what I can tell they are
getting ready to take over the U.S. next year. Yesterday I recommended
jumping on the Warm In The Wake bandwagon early, the same goes for Bonk.
:Bonk
- The Homecoming:
What is this!? In all honestly that was what I said when I
first heard this song and in some ways that is still what I think whenever I
listen too it. The band's bio on their Myspace notes how people have
unsuccessfully attempted to "pigeonhole" their sound so I don't think I am
going to bother, however, I think that since the album was recorded by
Anders Moller (Turbonegro, Euroboys, Silver, Paperboys) and mixed by Ulf
Holand (A-Ha, Turbonegro, Gluecifer, Motorpsycho ++) the band's sound comes
out as an energy packed mishmash of all of those bands, plus a few classic
rock artists like The Who and AC/DC.
:Bonk - Gifted Children:
The Homecoming may have perplexed me when I first gave it a listen
but Gifted Children immediately made me want to see this band live so
that I could jump around like a lunatic. The real crazy thing is that
while it was obviously meant to blow out the ears of whoever listens too it,
the raucous song is one of the more sing-a-long worthy efforts that I have
heard from a band like this in quite awhile. I totally love this song
and I think you will too.
On a side note I am seeing Joanna Newsom, who is the complete opposite of
Bonk, tonight in Houston and I am extremely excited, check back
tomorrow for a show review.
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John Laird -
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