Polvo were indie stalwarts from Chapel Hill, NC who flew the noise rock flag while grunge was dominating the music scene of the early 90's. They specialized in angular, guitar-driven instrumentals that bridged the gap between indie and math-rock. Although they never received much acclaim during their heyday they are nonetheless heralded as an influence on a lot of later bands. After a successful reunion in 2009, including a new record, In Prism, and tour, Polvo have entered the studio with legendary indie musician/producer Mitch Easter to record a new record, releasing this taster 7 inch in advance of it. Age and Easter's slick production have softened Polvo's hard edges, vocals are now prominent, which is not a good thing because vocals were always the weakest part of the Polvo's repertoire. However, Easter nurtures the band's muscular melodies, infusing the songs with his trademark Southern rock sound. It's a mixed bag, but knowing that Polvo is alive and kicking again is reward enough.
Buy this record if you like your eggs sunny side up but don't mind a plate of scrambled.
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