Beach Slang, “Throwaways” (Polyvinyl Records)
No one’s going to make a case for Beach Slang’s The Things We Do to Find People Who Feel Like Us as album of the year—nor should they. This is a record of straightforward rock, after all. What the album and its opener “Throwaways” do, however, is set the scene for some of the most explosive and uplifting rock music heard since Japandroids’ “House That Heaven Built.” If you caught either of their two shows at the Bodega recently then you’ll already be a huge fan.
“Hi we’re Beach Slang and we’re here to punch you in the heart!” singer James Alex said as Beach Slang opened their set. Alex’s charisma is through the roof, his velvet sport coat was a staple all week and Beach Slang held their own when I saw them across multiple showcases during the week. The power-punk outfit from Philadelphia demanded attention on stage and got it every time with tracks off of 2015’s Polyvinyl release The Things We Do To Find People Who Feel Like Us. They’re a pop punk that you want to keep listening to, ‘cause despite the moments when they might be reminiscent of late 00’s radio bands, Alex is still as punk as they come
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