I have to report for jury duty
today which means I am going to have to keep it quick unless anyone has a
nifty plan to get me out of having to sit in court all day. Speaking
of nifty that is the word I feel best describes The Muggabears, who are a
New York band that sounds like a fuzzed out early 90's Pavement. Now
if you are thinking that doesn't sound too deserving of the word nifty then
I think you will change your mind when you hear how they have taken that
sound and added some really fantastic melodic noise pop elements too it.
The songs, which are from the band's debut EP Teenage Cop, that I
have for you today were recorded at Headgear Recordings (TV On The Radio,
Yeah Yeah Yeahs) and because of those songs The Muggabears are starting to
garner some attention; expect to hear a lot more about this trio once they
have their full length ready.
:The
Muggabears - I'm Coming True:
If Pavement had decided to be more experimental before calling quits
then I think that they would have come up with something very similar to
I'm Coming True. Keep an open mind as you listen to the first two
minutes of this song since you will probably think that you don't hear too
much of anything that sounds experimental; instead wait until the final
minute of the track when it culminates into a fantastic display of distorted
guitar noise. It's hard not to love something that manages to be
nostalgic and experimental at the same time.
:The Muggabears - Sister Now:
I think this may be my favorite song from the EP. The band is still
wearing their love of Pavement on their sleeve but in this is much more
subtle and I really love how there is more of an emphasis on the band's
experimental pop side. The song clocks in at over five minutes but
despite how it is mostly instrumental it never feels long; the last couple
of minutes are especially spectacular as it builds and then promptly ends
after a couple of loud riffs. I think most bands would struggle with
what The Muggabears do so effortlessly, which, is showcasing an exciting and
diverse sound on an EP that only has three songs. I need more of this
now.
The Muggabears are waiting for you on
Myspace and if you would like to pick up
Teenage Cop then you may do so
here.
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