Description:	10" on Black Records
	Format:	10" (vinyl)
	Genre(s):	Indie Rock
	Label:	Black
	Price:	£4.99
	Availability:	Sold out / currently unavailable. Sorry!

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...according to our Brian on 06 August 2009.

Who the shitting fuck are The Bookhouse Boys? A 10" on red vinyl called 'Shoot You Down' is mine for the taking and I'm err, not sure how to. Take them I mean. They've blatantly been studying at the alter of Cave, Tindersticks et al & possess a female singer like Carla Torgenson of the Walkabouts for that whole darkness 'n' light vocal juxtaposition. Do they have anything remotely new to bring to the table of the already oversubscribed society of neo-gothic/baroque artists parading around the globe? Nope. Does the sleeve have a skull featured in the artwork? Yep. Does this quote from the press release make me chortle? - "The Bookhouse Boys smash through their influences with wild abandon.". Yep. Am I bothering any further with this review? Nope.

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What their label says...

Producing darkly euphoric music of violent redemption and survival, The Bookhouse Boys are an eighteen legged cause for celebration. Born of adversity, raised in friendship and delivered in unison their debut single Tonight is released on Black Records on December 3rd Available in a limited edition white heavyweight vinyl and gatefold sleeve.

Drawing on early surf music, the soundscapes of Ennio Morricone, the lyrical foreboding of Nick Cave and Johnny Cash, and inspired by the musical deconstructions of Queens Of The Stone Age and Spiritualized; The Bookhouse Boys smash through their influences with wild abandon.

Instantly at home at a seething late night club, The Bookhouse Boys invoke a uniquely spontaneous audience response. You don’t dance to any band, the way you do to the Bookhouse Boys…

Tracklisting

A1. Mercy Me
A2. Shoot You Down
B1. To Forgive
B2. I Can't help Myself (Version)