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        The Black Hollies, Casting Shadows

        • 2008
        • Label: Ernest Jenning Record Co. / The Orchard
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        2008 | Ernest Jenning Record Co. / The Orchard

        On Casting Shadows, tri state natives the Black Hollies (featuring former members of Rye Coalition), further develop the psych-y freakbeat sound they debuted on their debut (2006's Crimson Reflections). Kneeling at the Nuggets altar, the album is awash in fuzzed-out guitars and tamborine stomps. Miming the sonic blueprints of the Sonics and Standelles is nothin 'new, but the fluttery vocals of lead man Justin Morey lend a wispiness and delicacy missing from many beat revival acts. Standouts include "Paisley Pattern Ground" and "Running Through My Mind."

        Genres: Alternative / Punk   Tags: The Black Hollies

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