I usually write
about something based in here in Austin, but on occasion I
have to give some attention to my beloved Washington, DC.
This time around my love is going out to Title Tracks, who
just put out a great record called In Blank. In case
you don't know, the band is led by John Davis, formally of
both the pop duo Georgie James and the fiercely fun
post-punk group Q And Not U.
In Blank is the second full-length from the band. It
draws much of its inspiration from the vintage power pop,
garage rock, and post-punk stuff that Davis previously
championed on 1-2-3-4 More More More, his weekly
specialty radio show that was played on satellite and
internet stations. To be honest, I didn't overly enjoy
Davis' work in George James ... and yet I really love the
musically-similar Title Tracks. I suppose the difference for
me is that he's now calling all the shots, and he's clearly
worked hard to hone his songwriting abilities.
I wish I could say Title Tracks had an tour stop show here
in Austin, but they don't. I’ll be sure to let you know when
they do, though. In the meantime, savor these jewels off the
new record.
:Title
Tracks - All Tricks:
:Title
Tracks - It's Wrong:
:Title
Tracks - Shaking Hands:
- Dan Corbin -
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