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Throwback Suburbia "Shot Glass Souvenir"
Portland's Throwback Suburbia continues to release one solid LP after another, and "Shot Glass Souviner" is arguably their best yet. Super hook filled songs, masterfully produced, abundant harmonies, this is one of those rare albums that is solid from start to finish.
This band simply gets it, throwing in just the right chord at the right time, never overdoing it, just having fun playing power pop that is both retro and current at the same time.
I can't recommend "Shot Glass Souvenir" enough... fans of Jellyfish, Cheap Trick, Redd Kross and Ben Folds certainly should pay close attention to Throwback Suburbia. This is premium stuff!
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