"Slash Tires" is pure fire right out of the gate — like Tina Turner fronting the Oblivians playing an MC5 song. This tune explodes out of your headphones, and Joanne's vocal is just ridiculous. It gives me chills. "Charade" is old school girl group greatness without all the fancy production getting in the way. "Viper Winds" lays down some hip-shaking hillbilly blues stomp — think Southern gothic vibes transplanted to the chilly North. "I'm a Zero" caps things off with full-on garage rock fury. It's a banger of epic proportions.
And that's that: four perfect songs that give you a little bit of everything you might be craving. I can think of no band that better understands or more fully brings to life the true spirit of rock 'n' roll. Of course this band has talent. These two have a great knack for writing songs that hit you in the gut yet also treat you to enthralling hooks. And there's a very limited number of humans on the planet who can sing like Joanne. But beyond the talent, it's the feeling and the fire in this music that is just so undeniable. Charmer will hit you deep in your soul. It's a record made to be played loudly and enjoyed thoroughly. It's an at-home dance party waiting to happen and a spirited soundtrack to whatever sinful activity you might be compelled to engage in. The EP will be officially released tonight at Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club in Winnipeg!
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