This is not so much a review as it is a public service announcement. Rum Bar Records has reissued The Chelsea Curve's 2022 debut album All The Things with three bonus tracks — essentially making this a complete discography (so far) of this absolutely great Boston-based mod/power pop trio. All The Things was #5 on my list of my favorite albums of 2022, and I enthusiastically touted several of its tracks when they were released as singles in 2021. Linda Pardee is one of the best vocalists and most talented songwriters out there, and it was a joy to experience the arrival of The Chelsea Curve thanks to Justine Covault's wonderful Red On Red Records. Having endured the tragic loss of their dear friend and label owner as well as Pardee's battle with breast cancer and an amicable parting of ways with drummer Ron Belanger, The Chelsea Curve has had a lot to overcome. But the band is now poised for a massive year which will bring much new music and many exciting exciting live events. So why not revisit All The Things as we get pumped for The Chelsea Curve to be everywhere in 2025? The original album has been supplemented with the band's 2023 digital single "How Can I (Resist You)" and this year's "Jamie C'Mon (Andy Lewis Remix)"/"Hey Sah-Lo-Ney" double A-side 7". Repeated listens have reaffirmed what I already knew: The Chelsea Curve is one the finest bands in this entire underground/indie/whatever-you-wanna-call-it international music scene. If you've followed this band for a while but have never bought a full album, now's the time to pull the trigger. And for those of you who will have the pleasure of hearing these songs for the very first time, I'm a little jealous!
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