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Brainworms / Tubers
Split

Dead Tank (2008) Michael

Brainworms / Tubers – Split cover artwork
Brainworms / Tubers – Split — Dead Tank, 2008

Brainworms continue their progression with each release. With numerous recordings under their belts by now, the band has finally come to a point where they're finding their own identity. The band offers up "Jay's Big Date," equal parts punk ethos and indie rock, comparable at times to that of Minus the Bear's work on Menos el Oso. They follow it up with a cover of Rites of Spring's "For Want Of," which they do quite well.

Tubers call St. Augustine, FL home. The band's sound is comparable to angular indie rock and folk-punk groups like Against Me! And This Bike is a Pipe Bomb, but a lot worse. I can't say I enjoyed them at all. They cover The Lemonheads too, I didn't enjoy that either. Sorry guys!

4.5 / 10Michael • October 1, 2008

Brainworms / Tubers – Split cover artwork
Brainworms / Tubers – Split — Dead Tank, 2008

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