Godsmania were one of my favourite finds of 2008 and their vintage indie pop sound fitted in well with me. Ben (who is Godsmania) has now set up his own label called Spanner Records and it’s his own outfit that kicks things off with the Tyre Kicker EP.
Thanks But No Thanks, the track which originally grabbed my attention, opens the proceedings. In my original indie mp3 piece I stated that it was pure vintage 1980’s jangle pop which sounds like I Ludicrous if they signed for Subway and I see no reason to move away from that view point!
I like the way the next two tracks end abruptly – no copping out with fade outs here! This is real in your face DIY indie pop which reminds me of several bands on the smaller labels that existed two decades ago.
Lost In You slows the EP’s pace right down and with it’s catchy hooks is reminiscent of World Without End era Lemon Drops. All Gone Wrong Today brings it all to a close and it’s a stormer. Fast frantic jangle pop. The way it should be.
The Tyre Kicker EP is out now on Spanner Records and can be yours for just £2 (£3 ROW).
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