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Frill-less, mindless rock
Dan Spurgeon is probably better known for his other band, Bush
League All-Stars, but the Flashing Clock just might change
that with its new album, Hot
Brown.
Recorded by Datapanik’s Nick Schuld, it consists of 11 two- and
three-minute ditties that sound like they were all put to
tape in a creative frenzy one substance-fueled night. The
songs are devoid of frills and (high) fidelity, just
old-fashioned rock ’n’ roll with a dash of punk thrown in.
Lyrically, it’s doubtful any of these songs will have you pondering
your place in this world. (Take the hook in “Teardrop
Tattoo”: “Teardrop tattoo, don’t know what I’m gonna do.”)
But rock music doesn’t always have to do that. Sometimes all
you want is distorted guitars and a catchy chorus, and the
Flashing Clock delivers. I absolutely love “Knife Fight” and
“Have You Seen.”
Let’s hope Spurgeon (or “Cosmo Time,” as the CD sleeve refers to
him) keeps this project on the front burner.
Recommended if you like: Bush League All-Stars, the Patsys
-Joel Oliphint
The Other Paper
Septmeber 24, 2008
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