Boston Quartet have released two fine Eps, LP Session 2 in June and LP Session 1 last October. Both deserve to be heard because they a cracking blend of Indie College Rock, Power Pop and Garage Rock. This is the sort of thing that would have lit up eyes in the 90s when College Rock was so influential to da kidz rather than the Spotify playlists of the now.
Session 2 is the closest to Power Pop, although it is a looser, slightly chaotic version of the genre, it is incredibly melodic and riff driven. Pissing In The Wind even reminds me of early Wah!, perhaps not as anthemic, but certainly just as hook driven, vocally and instrumentally.
Session 1 also contains Decay, which has more than a hint of the first Tsar album, but obviously nowhere near as big a production. It is a crackerjack of a song. But both White Noise and Little Things have a big melodic Punk vibe. The former is very UK 1977, but from a band who can play their instruments. The latter is really up and at 'em, very Ramones.
There is plenty here to enjoy. I do sense that the direction is leaning more to Power Pop than Garage Rock and that might be wise. This is something that may bring greater rewards via the Indie Guitar Pop mob that seem to have fallen in love with the Guitar and Live music again.
You can listen to and buy both EPs here.
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