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I'm already feeling nostalgic for my last wave of nostalgia. So I found myself reaching for this record. I sorta wish these guys had left more of a mark. Looking back at all the early-'00s NY bands who aped post-punk, these guys had an un-obnoxious charm that has aged surprisingly well. How many people can you say that about?
Going on 10 years, the Walkmen are a pillar of their community — critically-approved, steady draw, good work ethic. They deserve it; their body of work is reliably interesting. But it used to shock. Approaching the end of the 'aughts, I think it's worth high-fiving some of the music that defined its landscape.
These guys know atmosphere, tension, and of course, the rawk too. This may be the finest statement of the case, brimming with confidence and newness. It's 2001, but who needs paranoid computers in space! The ingredients are traditional, but it's one of those reminders that rock can always sound fresh when fresh minds are around.
And that guitar strike at 3.43! It's one of my favorite rock n' roll moments. Seriously. Like a shiny screwdriver in your ear; you never saw it coming.
I'm already feeling nostalgic for my last wave of nostalgia. So I found myself reaching for this record. I sorta wish these guys had left more of a mark. Looking back at all the early-'00s NY bands who aped post-punk, these guys had an un-obnoxious charm that has aged surprisingly well. How many people can you say that about?
