Ugly Stick Debut LP
From Ohio in the late ’80s and early ’90s, this is definitely my sort of thing, but they’re brand new to me. It’s definitely got a REPLACEMENTS feel to it. It’s jangly and raw and has a good dash of country and folk going on. I gather from the liner notes and some online research that this is a reissue, but that’s not a certainty for me. There’s an honesty in this one that’s compelling. It’s also pretty well-done. It’s catchy and melodic, gritty, and really both fun and cool to listen to. Other similarities…what if you crossed the DILS with RANK AND FILE? And does anyone remember (IMPATIENT) YOUTH? Good shit.