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Joanna Gruesome - Anti-Parent Cowboy Killers

by Rich Morris Rating:10 Release Date:2014-08-02 Label: Fortuna Pop!

Cardiff’s angriest band (they formed during anger management sessions, apparently – not sure it’s working) weave pure punk-pop gold out of their mix of riot grrrl and the library-card-wielding end of late-80s/early-90s indie. While the vocals switch between lovely, detached dream-pop harmonies and classic shouty-brat riot grrrl attitude, the guitars careen forward on grunge-meets-C86 energy. I’ve no idea what it’s about, but the result is complete perfection. Attention, all other bands taking from the same reference points as Joanna Gruesome – don’t bother, you’re not as good. 

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I must listen to these guys, never heard them. I'm off to see Boris tonight at the Bowery Ballroom in NY. This place is great for music fans !

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  2. #2955
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Great band on record. One I haven't seen live though. 'Wuzzy Void' off their 'Weird Sister' album is so Shop Assistants / Flatmates

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  2. #2956
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Actually, it was a bit of a turgid mess. Powerful but I was underwhelmed. Sub Rosa on the other hand were fantastic.

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Boris?

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  2. #2958
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Yep the Japanese band, Boris. They were OK. Flashes of brilliance but little variation and a bit sludgy.

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Yeah, that's basically how I find their music.

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  2. #2960
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They went oddly paisley pop on one track last night.

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Boris?

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  2. #2965
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YeH

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They segued into his kind of cute pop thing. The Brooklyn ale was strong, sure, but the Japanese love their candy coloured shit

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