STILL SINGLE

A space for thoughts on music and culture, as written by Doug Mosurock and a select handful of individuals. This is intended as a supplement to our regular feature Still Single, published on Dusted Magazine. Updates will run here more frequently, and may feature writing on music not covered in the column. Compact discs are still not accepted for review -- we have more than enough vinyl and the occasional cassette to worry about.

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December 20, 2011

Go Rydell/Grey Area – split 7” EP (Black Numbers)

Again with a “what does it say about the state of things” intro sentence: This is straight-up melodic hardcore or suitably-fast and tough pop-punk that most likely has more than 500 fans to justify second pressing after this one of 500 is depleted (this is one of the 250 blue copies). So, with that ready to exit your noodle … (drum roll or dramatic pause) … WHAT DOES IT SAY when the impulsive, double-response of both my fiancée and myself was “hey, this is pretty catchy” in the backhanded surprise sort of way? OK, it says that we found it to be pretty catchy, but you know what I mean … what does it say about the state of what we’re supposed to be listening to according to the marketing department of Volcom or Scion? Bless their hearts, this came out last June (2011) and the damn thing is still in print. If it was a prank phone call LP, that’d be no surprise from any corner. I guess melodic hardcore of this stripe has its underdogs, too. Hey, don’t forget: It’s catchy. (http://theblacknumbers.com)
(Andrew Earles)

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