I’ve discussed the War Tapes before, so check out their artistpreview if you have a mind. They’ve got their first full-length album (!) coming out in May, which I’m really interested in hearing. “Mind is Ugly” is probably their most Strokes-sounding song, but its catchiness is stupefying. I dare you to stop this song from playing in your head all day.
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Why Bother?
If you’ve heard The Bravery, you’ll recognize their obvious influences on the War Tapes, from lead singer Neil’s distinctive voice to the same musical influences. Of course, there’s the fact that they toured with The Bravery before to add to those similarities. So why bother listening to these guys? They’re not The Bravery, for starters. With the presence of a female vocalist and their sardonic lyrics, I can guarantee you’ll be interested in their Cure-like sound. Of course, as with most bands, time and money could help them improve their sound, but I don’t think you should ignore these guys as just another one of the multitude of post-punk bands out there. They need to release an album before I can officially judge them, but I have some hope for these guys.
Current Discography:
War Tapes [EP] (2008)
- download: Dreaming of You
- download: Always Falling
Upcoming Tour Dates:
Sep 21 2008 – The Fillmore w/ Tiger Army (San Francisco, California)
Sep 24 2008 – EP RELEASE PARTY @ Club Moscow (18+) (Hollywood)
Oct 15 2008 – Club A.D.D. @ Nicholby’s (Ventura, California)
Oct 23 2008 – Octoberflame 2008 @ The Grove with Tiger Army & Vnv Nation (Anaheim, California)
Disclosure: War Tapes were brought to my attention by two emails from Sarathan Records. Please see my review policy for more.
