The Smell of Mutiny
What it means b/w Le mediocre 7"
Roadkill Records
The band's self-titled debut EP left little impression on me, though I do remember the b-movie sci-fi/horrorshow graphics. If only the music was as memorable! They do one-up themselves on this follow-up single though, running through an upbeat garage-pop stomp on the a-side and some quality French pop baladeering on the flip, complete with flute and harpsichord tones. Still, I gotta say, the artwork wins out yet again. Though the band's music has improved, the retro graphics (courtesy of Andreas Tylden) are far more compelling than their tired retro sound.
- Avi Roig
