Label: Presspop Music – PPM-001
Format: Vinyl, 10", LP, 45 RPM
Country: Japan
Released: 2005
Genre: Rock
Style: Art Rock, Indie Rock
The Coctails! Forgotten, or more realistically.. never noticed 10” of melodic and endearing acoustic indie pop from the Chicago group who disbanded after this record. It’s a mult-instrumental meltdown of a lonnnnggggg list of instruments - banjo, organ, Wurlitzer, percussion, brass, bass, harp (!), the works. There’s a playful and naive charm throughout, definitely evoking a kinship with the sequestered feel of the Spillage Fete label, Bons, Speedbooth, et al. ‘Hustle & Bustle’ mixes up nostalgic organ notes with flutters of playful melody and quirky stop/start percussion, whereas more inward looking moments recall the cosy acoustic touch of The Remote Viewer, New North Wales, The Boats and that (still under-appreciated in my view) world. Great homemade music that never got a chance! (Mint / New - unplayed deadstock)
Tracklist
A1 Introduction 1:01
A2 (Leaving Home) For A Ride 1:51
A3 Sunday Dressed 2:43
A4 Silvermine 2:43
B1 A Nice Umbrella 3:33
B2 Beach Rocket 2:24
B3 Hustle & Bustle 2:57
B4 Outroduction 2:17
