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Joed Out: Weirder Than Looney Tunes

It is usually poor journalism to compare the sound of a new band to the golden age of Flying Nun, but with a band like Joed Out, it is hard to avoid the comparison. From the first track, the listener is hit with the jangling guitar and odd keyboard noises that one associates with early albums by the Chills and the Bats. A strong Kiwi accent dominates the vocals on every track, further reminding me of The Verlaines. While lacking the edginess of label-mate Ed Gains, Joed Out still offers an enjoyable listen. The fact the album has been self-produced and pressed also seems to suggest Powertool Records may be the local label most keen to keep up the DIY ethic of Flying Nun. I hate to have to say it that way, but sometimes the most obvious way to say something is also the truth!

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