Just when we thought the post-punk revival was waning, Little Death comes along. And, in fact, the fad may be in decline, as evidenced by lackluster sophmore efforts Bloc Party, The Futureheads, Maxïmo Park, and the like. Luckily, Pete & The Pirates draw as much inspiration from mid-90s Britpop and turn-of-the-millennium American indie rock as they do from Gang of Four. Their peers' follow-ups may have fallen flat because they tried to substitute style for substance, a flaw that Little Death doesn't suffer from. Pete & The Pirates' strength rests on the ability to write solid songs at any tempo on the spectrum. Let's hope they continue to rely on such fine craftsmanship on their next outing.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Pete & The Pirates: Little Death
Just when we thought the post-punk revival was waning, Little Death comes along. And, in fact, the fad may be in decline, as evidenced by lackluster sophmore efforts Bloc Party, The Futureheads, Maxïmo Park, and the like. Luckily, Pete & The Pirates draw as much inspiration from mid-90s Britpop and turn-of-the-millennium American indie rock as they do from Gang of Four. Their peers' follow-ups may have fallen flat because they tried to substitute style for substance, a flaw that Little Death doesn't suffer from. Pete & The Pirates' strength rests on the ability to write solid songs at any tempo on the spectrum. Let's hope they continue to rely on such fine craftsmanship on their next outing.
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