!upstarter Punk Reviews » covers http://upstarter.com Punk Ska Hardcore Wed, 16 May 2012 04:22:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 The Loved Ones – Distractions http://upstarter.com/reviews/punk/the-loved-ones-distractions.html http://upstarter.com/reviews/punk/the-loved-ones-distractions.html#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:15:55 +0000 HK-47 http://www.upstarter.com/?p=772 (c)2009 Fat Wreck Chords
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

lovedonesdistractions Philly punkers The Loved Ones dropped this 6 track EP earlier this year, needing to give fans something to hold between whirlwind touring.  Half originals, half covers, it performs well as it stands. EPs should leave you wanting more than their scant offerings, and Distractions does just that.

Starting with a powerful song of a woman overcoming domestic violence, rocking through to a drunkard’s lament, and punking out on an awesome weekend anthem, the original tracks show promising writing and talented performances.    The covers are mixed: a wonderful electric version of Bruce Springsteen’s Johnny 99 (just as moving in today’s economic climate), Billy Bragg’s Lovers Town Revisited, and Joe Strummer’s Coma Girl.  While they fit the feel of the album, I love to hear a more original interpretation in covers than just excellent reproductions.  For an EP, Distractions impresses, and I am eagerly awaiting a new full-length.

-HK-47

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