May 13th, 2008
The Hold Steady’s First Positive Review
Came across this today:
From old-school hardcore influences (i.e. Ride The Wohl Whip, aging rocker nostalgia) to the guest spots and beard shots, we’ve kept abreast of the Hold Steady’s fourth album Stay Positive. Now there’s a bit more available than live videos and tracklists and interviews: The reviews are coming in … or at least one review (thanks for the tip, Jabs). Fittingly, in the words of Youth Of Today, it’s a positive one. In fact, Uncut scribe John Mulvey is “bewitched,” among other things. Well, that’s not very hardcore, but still it’s a well-done writeup: He begins by quoting Finn, of course, and then dives into some close reading/plot summary. Craig, get off that couch and pay attention.
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