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And just to let you know they have a soft spot, The Means end the record with a real tear jerker to break your dirty, little heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Hissing, barking, drilling and sputtering cantankerousness splattershot through a hard-nose garage template\" --Craig Regala, Lollipop Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Refreshing to hear an album that won't offer a second to breathe, an album that maintains fireball intensity.\" --Delusions of Adequacy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Gritty, incisive, and powerful, The Means play an unclean, ferocious version of rock with little nutritional value, but tastes awesome.\" --Impact Press\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Doubleplusgood Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55990638313764,"sku":null,"price":7.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2606\/0952\/files\/themeans.jpg?v=1786040638"},{"product_id":"happy-sincerely-without-wax-cd","title":"Happy – Sincerely Without Wax CD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"450\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 660px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.music.apple.com\/in\/album\/sincerely-without-wax\/272635247\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy – Sincerely Without Wax CD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I discovered the Oshkosh, Wisc. band H. 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The end result is a post-hardcore, slightly mathy, extremely interesting album that almost demands repeated listens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust listen to that staccato riff that opens the first track, \"Cats,\" at a high pace. That and the way the almost tangible bass lines and guitar mix on this track should be enough to sell the curious fan right there. On \"Palm the Good Book,\" Johnson brings back his feeling of ennui from H. Chinaski albums, as he sings, \"Well this place blows.\" And oddly enough, his voice is even tuneful at times here. Things slow down nicely at the mid-point of \"Dogs of the Itarod,\" letting the drummer shine, although the discordant guitar riff is distracting here. By contrast, \"Another D Down\" is more melodic, and the low-end vibe of \"Simple Procedures\" feels like a slick, toned-down Fugazi, making it easily one of my favorites here. (It should be noted that this track is most similar to H. Chinaski, which may be why I like it so much.) 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On their debut album for doubleplusgood Minneapolis’s own Self-Evident have crafted a finely tuned and complex album examining what we know and how we’ve come to know it. This tightly wound trio seamlessly ebbs and flows from one genre to the next, recalling at times the indie jazz of Karate and Tortoise, the rhythmic interplay of Faraquet and Don Cabellero, and Shellac’s dissonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Epistemology is an interesting and assured release. Definitely worth hunting it down and giving a good hard listen.” --Tim Scott, ScreamingBloodyMess.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Self-Evident is wonderful....its just great\" --Adam Roncaglione, Decoymusic.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Epistemology is intense, passionate, and committed\" --PopMatters.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormed in Minneapolis, MN in the summer of 1997, self-evident are a three piece who have developed a precise and methodical sound all their own. 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Three part harmonies and hooks galore are common throughout the bands debut album for doubleplusgood records. “Bathtub, Lightbulb, Heartattack” was recorded with James Lison and was premixed by Alan Weatherhead, who has produced tracks by Cracker and Crooked Fingers and also plays with Sparklehorse and Hotel Lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The songs on this sparkling debut coalesce around the engaging, post-adolescent squall of Steve McCabe’s voice.\" --John M. 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Forming in the fall of 2004, the band released two self-recorded EPs, “As Above, So Below” is the The Poles first official release and showcases their wide range of songwriting. The Poles are a rock band with layers and depth. The driving opener “Design the Fight” , the sludge of “Metal”, to slow methodical pace of “Torch” all highlight The Poles ability to switch gears and expand their sound. The EP is a prelude to their full length due in Fall 2006. The band will be hitting the road this summer. Look for them in your town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The Poles have a truly unique sound. A great little EP that is simultaneously melodic and intense.” --Babysue April 2006\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Poles are well on their way to reinstating a lost art: keeping rock in its truest form...” --Jaclyn Piermarini, Wilmington Star, Feb 2006\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Todd Lemiesz’s voice is impossible to miss. These guys are definitely a new band, but their freshness is inviting.” --Francesca Sorka, Encore, Feb 2006\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat it is: The Poles formed in the fall of 2004 in Asheville, NC. They quickly jumped into the ring and gathered a steady local following in a matter of months. Blending influences from their checkered past they emerged with an innovative and defined sound. The best elements of multiple genres merge and detach; a sonic crock-pot of fury, invention, and restraint. They stick to a pure rock ethic, one that stays true to the fundamentals and does not fall victim to pop clichés. They are simultaneously complex and minimalist, intricate and straightforward. Arty…visceral…cerebral…slow-burning. Where it at: The Poles have worked the regional circuit hard and have gained a reputation for intense and dynamic live shows. Summer 2005 ushered in the self-released “Arrive” EP and a tour through the Midwest. 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