Album: Dude Japan/Weed Hounds Split 7"
Release: 2010
Label: Rok Lok/SNCL
Tracklist:
1. Dude Japan - Smile & Shut The Fuck Up
2. Dude Japan - The Storytellers
3. Weed Hounds - Hard Drivin'
Strong Island REPRESENT!
Just released on Rok Lok Records, this new split 7" features two of Long Island's better acts, Dude Japan and Weed Hounds. Dude Japan opens things up with their solid take on 90s indie. It's not mindblowing, but it's certainly refreshing to hear an indie rock band that loves bands like Further and the Cherry Smash rather than, uh, whatever it is the glut of shitty indie bands listen to nowadays. I'm clearly out of touch, but what you need to know is that this band loves some good shit and it shows. "Smile & Shut The Fuck Up" is a wobbly, jangle pop romper, though I'm not really into it, it's still somewhat enjoyable. The real winner on their side is "The Storytellers," a more melancholic and gentle take on their sound. If this was their only song on the split, their side would rival the flipside. Instead, I'll just have to start the record at the halfway point.
The Weed Hounds side consists of "Hard Drivin'," which is undeniable proof that the band is more than just a fluke with a great demo. The song is probably the most propulsive thing the band has recorded, though it still manages to break for brief, fragile refrains. This is definitely the highlight of this release and the main reason to check out this split. If you loved the demo, you'll love this. If you haven't heard the demo and are into shoegazey indie pop, then this is definitely for you.
This is still available from Rok Lok, so be sure to pick up a copy. Weed Hounds has two 7" single versions of their demo coming out, as well as a new single, Beach Bummed/Skating Away From The Cops, on Iron Pier which promises to be awesome. No idea what Dude Japan is up to, but "The Storytellers" makes me want to check out more.
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-Adam
Release: 2010
Label: Rok Lok/SNCL
Tracklist:
1. Dude Japan - Smile & Shut The Fuck Up
2. Dude Japan - The Storytellers
3. Weed Hounds - Hard Drivin'
Strong Island REPRESENT!
Just released on Rok Lok Records, this new split 7" features two of Long Island's better acts, Dude Japan and Weed Hounds. Dude Japan opens things up with their solid take on 90s indie. It's not mindblowing, but it's certainly refreshing to hear an indie rock band that loves bands like Further and the Cherry Smash rather than, uh, whatever it is the glut of shitty indie bands listen to nowadays. I'm clearly out of touch, but what you need to know is that this band loves some good shit and it shows. "Smile & Shut The Fuck Up" is a wobbly, jangle pop romper, though I'm not really into it, it's still somewhat enjoyable. The real winner on their side is "The Storytellers," a more melancholic and gentle take on their sound. If this was their only song on the split, their side would rival the flipside. Instead, I'll just have to start the record at the halfway point.
The Weed Hounds side consists of "Hard Drivin'," which is undeniable proof that the band is more than just a fluke with a great demo. The song is probably the most propulsive thing the band has recorded, though it still manages to break for brief, fragile refrains. This is definitely the highlight of this release and the main reason to check out this split. If you loved the demo, you'll love this. If you haven't heard the demo and are into shoegazey indie pop, then this is definitely for you.
This is still available from Rok Lok, so be sure to pick up a copy. Weed Hounds has two 7" single versions of their demo coming out, as well as a new single, Beach Bummed/Skating Away From The Cops, on Iron Pier which promises to be awesome. No idea what Dude Japan is up to, but "The Storytellers" makes me want to check out more.
Download Here
Buy Here or Here
-Adam
11 comments:
Hard Drivin' is one of the best Weed Hounds songs, so good.
You can buy the Best Friends/Embrace More or Less 7" from Weed Hounds tumblr currently.
hey does strong island represent mean you're from long island?!
this was co-released with my label, can you provide a link in the post to me also? http://sncl.collective-zine.co.uk - thanks.
Done.
Tyler T - I am not from LI nor have I ever been there, but some good buddies of mine are natives!
-Adam
Liking that Weed Hounds song. Thx!
Dude Japan has an EP coming out very soon on Look Again Media.
great bands, great people, great split! love these guys (and girl). i have some live footage if anyone is interested:
WH "in the afternoon" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egOQSkS68sA
DJ "the seattle freeze (has come to new york) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQzM9DrI_Ns
DJ "hey buddy, enjoy the journey" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRIBUYkz6Lc
do you have another Dude Japan's releases?
Dude Japan has a new ep out now called "Simple Living" on Rok Lok Records
Great and nice post thank you.
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