The Young Knives "Human Again" (MP3 download)

Sound it Out #14: The Young Knives – “Human Again”

I’ve been eagerly waiting for the new Young Knives album Ornaments From The Silver Arcade to come out in the US. Now I’ve learned that it’s not being released here at all, except for on iTunes. Apparently my nation-mates in the music business these days don’t value cheeky and smart punk-influenced pop. Maybe they have something against bands formed in Ashby-de-la-Zouch or those who choose to perform in dapper tweed ensembles.

I’ve always been charmed by The Young Knives’ strange combination of verbosity and vitriol. “Human Again” tones down the anger but maintains an awkward, angular, underdog quality that I find irresistible.

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