Barrence Whitfield & The Savages - Under The Savage SkyWhen asked about the methods and the madness behind capturing the scorched earth soul of Under the Savage Sky, guitarist Peter Greenberg explained that the band was eager for something "harder and garagier" than their previous record, while still connecting with the energy and originality of the classics. Given that the previous release, Dig Thy Savage Soul (their 2013 Bloodshot debut and first U. S. release in a couple decades), was a 12 round sonic

the album crescendos a narrative that commenced with 'Clarence Park'

where frontwoman Alicia Bognanno used to intern

a sound unto itself that nonetheless garners comparisons with Elliott Smith

some of which have never been heard before anywhere

upright and bowed bass

they stick a middle finger to the man (‰ÛÏthere's an island of misplaced toys / it's a sea of sweet delight / on the planet of misfit boys / they jump at the chance of a good fight‰۝) while former single The Dawn yearns for a simpler time

the themes revolve exclusively around sound system rave-ups & boasts about his prowess with the opposite sex

"This is our new song/Just like the last one/A total waste of time

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'Light Up Gold' caught the ears of everyone paying even a little bit of attention

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