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Chicago is a long way from Seattle, but apparently
The Blood Brothers are working in the fine state
of Illinois under the pseudonym Victorian
Halls. Maybe not, but if imitation truly
is a form of flattery, then The Blood Brothers must
be extremely flattered by Springteen.
Once you get over the fact that this is, indeed,
not The Blood Brothers, you’ll find yourself
listening to a fun and energetic album. The music
is spastic, chaotic, engaging, unconventional
(except that it’s unoriginal), and minimalist
in structure. Considering that this album is self-released,
the quality of sound and production rival most
large labels. Punk-rock may be an understatement.
Springteen seems nothing more than an acceptable
alternative for those who can’t wait for
the release of the next The Blood Brothers album.
If you need a spas-punk-rock fix, Victorian Halls
are dealing.
www.victorianhalls.com
-Matty H., July 24, 2008
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