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He knew he was guna get it badwhen his dad bailed him outa jaillead him from the station by a handful of his hairSaid "I dont know what to do with ya boy,I just dont understand, what the hell makes you act like this?"And lookin back this lost punk said, he said"i found it dad,i found the meaning of life...Your only born so you can die!"so you can die [x3]She was showered in moneyshe was showered in jewelsbut her dad beat on her every day and nightand there was nothing she could doshe cut her wrists at 17everyone wondered whyshe had it all she was rich and prettybut alone each night she'd cryshe found it nowshe found the meaning of lifeyour only born so you can dieso you can die [x3]yeahyou find it nowyou find the meaning of lifeyour only born so you can dieyou find it nowyou find the meaning of lifeyour only born so you can dieso you can die [x3]

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Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Album: Dude Japan/Weed Hounds Split 7"

Label: Rok Lok/SNCL

Tracklist:

1. Dude Japan - Smile & Shut The Fuck Up
2. Dude Japan - The Storytellers
3. Weed Hounds - Hard Drivin'

Strong Island REPRESENT!

Just released on Rok Lok Records, this new split 7" features two of Long Island's better acts, Dude Japan and Weed Hounds. Dude Japan opens things up with their solid take on 90s indie. It's not mindblowing, but it's certainly refreshing to hear an indie rock band that loves bands like Further and the Cherry Smash rather than, uh, whatever it is the glut of shitty indie bands listen to nowadays. I'm clearly out of touch, but what you need to know is that this band loves some good shit and it shows. "Smile & Shut The Fuck Up" is a wobbly, jangle pop romper, though I'm not really into it, it's still somewhat enjoyable. The real winner on their side is "The Storytellers," a more melancholic and gentle take on their sound. If this was their only song on the split, their side would rival the flipside. Instead, I'll just have to start the record at the halfway point.

The Weed Hounds side consists of "Hard Drivin'," which is undeniable proof that the band is more than just a fluke with a great demo. The song is probably the most propulsive thing the band has recorded, though it still manages to break for brief, fragile refrains. This is definitely the highlight of this release and the main reason to check out this split. If you loved the demo, you'll love this. If you haven't heard the demo and are into shoegazey indie pop, then this is definitely for you.

This is still available from Rok Lok, so be sure to pick up a copy. Weed Hounds has two 7" single versions of their demo coming out, as well as a new single, Beach Bummed/Skating Away From The Cops, on Iron Pier which promises to be awesome. No idea what Dude Japan is up to, but "The Storytellers" makes me want to check out more.

http://www.mediafire.com/?naz04dnwgjm
http://www.roklokrecords.com/go.php
http://sncl.collective-zine.co.uk/sncl-dude-japan-weed-hounds-split-p-2404.html
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