The Loved Ones - Distractions- FatWreckChords
For me, The Loved Ones have been one of the best bands in punk rock over the past few years. After a great debut album of pop punk rock gems in 'Keep Your Heart', the band mixed it up a bit with a hint of country influence on the outstanding 'Build and Burn'. 'Distractions' is a 6 song EP which is half original material and half covers, to buy over the fans until the next full length due later in the year.
The first 3 songs on this release are all belters, and have the big catchy choruses and energy which The Loved Ones are known for, 'Spy Diddley' being a Keep Your Heart outtake is particularly fast and in your face, but with a great sense of melody. To be honest, I dont really know the cover songs so not really sure whether they are good interpretations, but if you're a fan of The Boss (Johnny 99), Billy Bragg (Lovers Town Revisited), or Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros (Coma Girl), you may well love these covers, as The Loved Ones add their special twist to the songs and give this release something a little bit different.
These covers are all generally a little more chilled out than the originals, and
whereas i'd like to have heard an EP full of original material, Distractions shows a great mix of The Loved Ones trademark sound and some of their influences.
John Allen
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