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Bass Drum Of Death

Bass Drum of Death

Bass Drum Of Death

Second helping of raw garage rock from Mississippi-based singer-songwriter, guitarist drummer and bassist John Barrett

ADM rating[?]

6.9

Label
Innovative Leisure
UK Release date
01/07/2013
US Release date
25/06/2013
  1. 8.0 |   All Music

    At a surface level, the album seems like more of the same kind of offerings found on GB City, but with more styles covered and improved songwriting, the album is a slight step up
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  2. 8.0 |   The Fly

    Sure, this is a great garage rock record – but it’s dreaming even bigger
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  3. 8.0 |   The 405

    It's a fun LP, rife with wild garage cuts that would splendidly soundtrack the kind of parties that are so awesome they get busted by the po-po
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  4. 8.0 |   The Independent

    A new punk classic
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  5. 7.0 |   Loud And Quiet

    It’ll never be a classic, but this album proves one thing – nostalgia induced rock can work. Britpoppers take note. It just has to be fun
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  6. 7.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    The Wavves, Black Lips, and DZ Deathrays influences are still very much present – and Bass Drum of Death does a fine line in scuzzy surf punk
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  7. 7.0 |   musicOMH

    While Bass Drum Of Death is stripped back and wins many points for commitment to a certain aesthetic, it’s also a largely successful album in terms of tunes
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  8. 7.0 |   Consequence Of Sound

    Unlike a number of their contemporaries, Bass Drum of Death doesn’t drown chords in scuzz, but breathes through blues-infused hooks and a punk aesthetic
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  9. 6.5 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    It’s every bit as fun and energetic as GB City, and the chaotic live shows aren’t likely to see a change of pace any time soon, but there’s practically nothing in the way of progression here
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  10. 6.0 |   Q

    Too many songs outstaying their welcome. Print edition only

  11. 6.0 |   PopMatters

    Their songwriting is fantastic and the melodies are extremely catchy but overall It feels like a lack of effort – a cheap gimmick – especially when they’ve clearly got the chops to pull off something greater
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  12. 5.9 |   Pitchfork

    These guys don't come close to their peers' seemingly effortless way with writing tight, exciting rock songs
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