Mainliners
s/t
Crusher Records
Mainliners have received a lot of buzz recently for their r&b/mod/garage sound. However, it's worth noting how much more is inside this latest self-titled release by the Swedish five-piece. It's easy to peg an artist into that bracket, it's common to see those influences used to the fullest, and executed perfectly, a style that I admit to being a disturbingly obsessive fan of. On this record, I'm drawn into something much more original. All the right elements are there for a 60's pop record, but the songs are perfectly suited for a spot on today's shelves. "Northen soul", this writer's personal favorite, is an exhibit of solid songwriting; fast, catchy, and full of energy. This is not a collection to be passed up.
- Paul Bredenberg
