These guys make up for the roll call of references with a shit-kicking rock ‘n roll sound. I hadn’t thought of the Bruce Springsteen connection before I saw this live version of “Adrenaline NightShift,” but it’s definitely there. And also forgiven. Remember when people said The Killers sounded like Springsteen? Man, people are idiots.
Japandroids Play “Adrenaline Nightshift” on Letterman
July 2nd, 2013 · Comments Off on Japandroids Play “Adrenaline Nightshift” on Letterman
FEATURE: The Joy Formidable
September 28th, 2011 · Comments Off on FEATURE: The Joy Formidable
It’s often hard for me to believe it when bands say they have no direct influences on their sound. And when I recently spoke with The Joy Formidable’s bassist, Rhydian Daffyd, I heard a familiar refrain: “Sometimes we feel like we live in a bubble.” Yeah, yeah. Bands always hem and haw when asked to […]
Halftime was a snooze
February 2nd, 2009 · Comments Off on Halftime was a snooze
It’s not that I don’t get Bruce Springsteen; I do. It’s just that his schtick doesn’t appeal to me in the least. I was a kid when he took over the charts with Born in the USA, so he was just another superstar next to Michael Jackson and Madonna and Prince, though I didn’t understand […]
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