Talking to Teapots
s/t
self-released
"Talking To Teapots" is one of the most twee names for a band that I have heard for a long time. However, in reality this band is more emo than twee. Imagine an angrier version of The Lucksmiths. Apparently Talking To Teapots started out as a "dreadful boy band," way back in 1989. If this isn't a random fact made up by a bored press officer, I'm very impressed at such a transition. They've really nailed that lo-fi rock thing on the head. This is perhaps best showcased in "Toadstool song", which features crunching guitars and sliding solos. This one is a definite grower. Robbie Williams could learn a thing or two from this lot.
- Nick Levine