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DnC's first record since 2019. After 40 years, you know what you are getting with a DnC album, and this does not disappoint. Rock, country, folk, and REM influences (literally, as Peter Buck contributes on several songs) are all wrapped up in a sound that can only be Drivin N Cryin.

If Tyketto had released their first record in 1987 instead of the early 90s, they would have made it big. Melodic metal was DOA by the time they got a record deal. If you like Tyketto, you'll love this.

8 songs. 27 minutes. This is how you do 80s inspired power pop.

A music email newsletter that I followed mentioned this today - it's his college roommate. The music was made on cassette in 89/90, and he recently remastered it and put it on Bandcamp. An excellent use of $5 IMO. If The Replacements doing The Beatles is your vibe, you will enjoy this.

Just discovered this band in the last week and I've had them on repeat play all week. It's a throwback sound, sort of a cross between Cheap Trick and The Replacements.