The Black Angels are a neo-psychedelic band (at least so far) from Austin, TX who clearly have lots in common with the Velvet Underground (their name is lifted in fact from a Velvet Underground classic, "The Black Angel's Death Song.". This is my second album I picked up by this band after I really enjoyed "Directions To See A Ghost" which made my 2008 Album of the year set list. These guys (and girl) play a very dark neo psych/punk type of sound with some pretty cool tunes and grooves. The lyrics are scary too which adds to the originality of this album. "The First Vietnamese War" is a hugely expressive song that although is 30 years too late sounds like a time piece. Not sure this one is ideal to play in the background at Sunday night's dinner but when you need to really rock the Cash-bar then this ones for you :)
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