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Mirrors and Wires
Colourized Audio Transmission

Headcount (2009) — Michael

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Mirrors and Wires – Colourized Audio Transmission — Headcount, 2009

Well. Colourized Audio Transmission from Mirrors and Wires is the most random album that I've received to review thus far this year. Released on Headcount Records - a mostly hardcore/punk label - we get anything but that sort.

This 7" EP is a mixture of surf-punk and rock and roll. I really know little of the genre other than Dick Dale being a legend. I can't really say if this is good or bad for the genre

I can say that I'm not really a fan of this kind of stuff beyond the occasional listen; most of said listens were a result of a friend's college radio show back in the day.

If surf-rock is your thing, by all means give Mirrors and Wires a chance. If not, I'd stay away from this EP.

4.0 / 10 — Michael • July 29, 2009

Mirrors and Wires – Colourized Audio Transmission cover artwork
Mirrors and Wires – Colourized Audio Transmission — Headcount, 2009

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