Japandroids are currently faced with the unenviable task of attempting to follow up the massive success of last year’s Post-Nothing, which earned rave reviews and propelled the group to a massive tour on both sides of the Atlantic. Actually, come to think of it, that’s extremely enviable.
Rather than launch right into their second LP, Japandroids are opting to release a series of 7″ singles. After all, it can’t be a sophomore slump unless you release another album, right?
“Art Czars” doesn’t get things off to the best start. It aims for a more in-your-face sound than the fuzzed-out Post-Nothing, with pummeling drums and a lyrical dismissal of “Here’s your money back / Here’s your punk rock back.” It sounds a bit like a self-referential attack on on the band’s newfound popularity. And even if it makes for kind of a catchy hook, it doesn’t really hold up after endless repetitions.
That said, the guitar tone is pretty badass. Make up your own mind below. If you dig, you can buy the single over at Polyvinyl.
MP3: “Art Czars”
Rather than launch right into their second LP, Japandroids are opting to release a series of 7″ singles. After all, it can’t be a sophomore slump unless you release another album, right?
“Art Czars” doesn’t get things off to the best start. It aims for a more in-your-face sound than the fuzzed-out Post-Nothing, with pummeling drums and a lyrical dismissal of “Here’s your money back / Here’s your punk rock back.” It sounds a bit like a self-referential attack on on the band’s newfound popularity. And even if it makes for kind of a catchy hook, it doesn’t really hold up after endless repetitions.
That said, the guitar tone is pretty badass. Make up your own mind below. If you dig, you can buy the single over at Polyvinyl.
MP3: “Art Czars”
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