|
Grind
Best of
(J-Bird)
Honest, accurate and straight to the point, the rough and tumble tornado that is the, Best of Grind manufactures a basket full of hope that the future might be this bold and creative again. Brimming with fresh takes and inspiring visions, Grind, who are in reality, Paul Grimstad and Julian Shore, channel a wonderfully jittery energy into mini lo-fi masterpieces one minute then blurry rock novelties the next. Tortured hearts and rock solid tunes trash the place with a steely enthusiasm beyond reproach. Like a Brian Wilson gone punk, these twenty-three cuts amaze as they make themselves at home. Forging an increasingly sophisticated studio vibe with overanxious experiments spun on a lark that spunk holds together and pop logic pulls apart, Grind lived up to its abrasive name. Always on the prowl for a better slam dunk single while keeping vigil on their slap dash roots, Best of makes it all seem so simple, from maniacal raves to demented pop epics, a fuzz drenched bass here, a demented xylophone there. Turning away from a straight chronological rehashing, Best of mixes up their seven discs into the ultimate Grind album. It is beautiful noise, indeed. For more information, contact their website at www.lakefield.net/~jshore/grind .
John Noyd
|
