Between Melvins' first-ever double LP A Walk With Life And Death and his inaugural solo album The Fickle Finger of Fate, Dale Crover gave noise-heads plenty to listen to in 2017. But what about the man himself? Revolver caught up with the drummer for a run-down of his year in music, both new and old: everything from Ty Segall and Bob Dylan to Shit Kid and Sleaford Mods.
Shit Kid - Fish
I stumbled upon Shit Kid going down a social media K-hole and had to check it out on the name alone. Homemade, swampy, verb'd out garage rock with a dragged out, Nancy Sinatra style vocal drawl!
The Beatles - Sgt. Peppers 50th Anniversary Deluxe Version
Giles Martin remixes a classic and manages to not ruin it. His mix gives the overall recording more clarity, and is probably a truer representation of the way the band heard it in the studio.
Cosmic Psychos - Better in the Shed
Great tune and hilarious video! I just saw these guys play a great show on Cup Day in Australia. Any country with a national holiday to bet on the horses is ok in my book.
Lemon Twigs - Brothers Of Destruction
Nice to hear recorded versions of some of the songs I've heard live. The two brothers in this band [Michael and Brian D'Addario] switch off playing drums and guitar, depending on who wrote what. Both talented on vocals and guitar, but for me it's their drumming that is standout! I heard they wanted to both play guitar and get a live drummer. That would be a shame.
The Love Junkies - Cough and Splutter
All the way from Perth, Australia. Melodic but noisy post grunge, post garage with better guitar playing, good screeching/singing and a pounding drummer. Really good stuff and a great live band!
Sleaford Mods - English Tapas
Hands down the best record title of 2017! Vocals are more melodic on this record. That's not a bad thing at all! Fun to crank up at night while driving away from the gig.
Ty Segall - Ty Segall
Ty, on the other hand must've been at a loss for a clever record title but still made a great record with a new band and Steve Albini.
Bob Dylan - Trouble No More, The Bootleg Series Vol. 13
A sober, saved Bob Bootleg Series you say? Why not? I mean, I've already come this far with Bob. I might as well commit all the way.
Modpods - No Strut
My new, new favorite band from L.A.! Somewhat soul-sounding female vocals over weird, dance-y Casio keyboards with drum loops, along with live drums, bass/guitar.
The Side Eyes - So Sick
My other new, new favorite band from L.A.! Astrid McDonald fronts this really great, modern punk band. These songs have become more ferocious live with their constant gigging.
In the mood for more of the Melvins? Watch the Dale Crover, Buzz Osborne and Steven Shane McDonald share their love of putting small balls into small holes below:
