4 ...according to our Business Lady on 01 July 2009.
I can't believe no-one ever thought to call their band Girls, it seems like the obvious choice. Christopher Owens and JR White have not only picked out a fine band name, they are also responsible for this excellent self released single 'Hellhole Ratrace' b/w 'Solitude'. 'Hellhole Ratrace' is a slow burner of a tune that revolves around a simple vocal motif reinforced with layers of saturated guitars, vocal echo's and smatterings of percussion and drums. It reminds me of Glasvegas or Liverpool shoe gazers Ambulance and i like it. 'Solitude' sounds like a 50's rock'n'roll ballad with elements of country thrown into the mix. Again, it's a strong and ambitious number with echo's of Richard Hawley and Elvis Costello. It's dreamy nice.
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What their label says...
One of the most talked about new bands in the US, Girls release their debut UK single ‘Hellhole Ratrace’ on their own imprint Fantasytrashcan through Turnstile Music.
· ‘Hellhole Ratrace’, has already featured in Pitchfork’s Top 100. · Available on limited edition 10” heavyweight vinyl (500 copies).
