STEVE ADAMYK BAND - Graceland LP

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One of the most prolific bands in Ottawa over the last half-decade, the Steve Adamyk Band are back at it again with their fifth entry, Graceland. With the help of producer Adrian Popovich, the SAB have really nailed the warm, trebly '70s punk-driven power-pop sound after the coarser Dial Tone and Third albums before it. Adamyk and his ever-rotating backing band — now featuring members of Dirtnap label-mates Sonic Avenues of Montreal — are as tight or tighter than ever, save for some measures of deliberately placed sloppiness.

Graceland delivers on the brash, riotous garage-punk front with "Die Dead Forever" and "Swallow You Whole," while making sure to always have a good hook.