Bongo Boy Records Presents: Out of the Garage Vol. 4
Review by Skope Magazine
The New Bardots barrel through with the
brash ramshackle rhythms of “Great Balls of
Fire.” Going for a sly approach, the New
Bardots slow things down into a fantastic
churn, one that possesses a force of nature
quality to it. Guitar chug along while
everything simply shines.
“My Best Friend Died (And Left Me His
Guitar)” shows off Wood Shampoo’s
impressive chops. The way they rush through
so much space feels outright invigorating.
Layer upon layer of sound comes into the
mix, giving it an incredible edge.
Late 60s psychedelic rock informs the Most’s
“Special Girl”. Sunlit to the extreme there is
a dazed, hazy quality to the piece. Instrumentally rich the way that the Most ties it all together
makes the song feel akin to a grand journey.
Swinging through RGD’s “Hey Louise” has a great tenderness to it. Doing everything with the
utmost of grace, the lyrics have such heart. Full of warmth the song’s catchiness is undeniable, as
is the universality of the song’s message.
A bluesy approach frames the entirety of the oOhz “Needle In A Mirror.” Keeping things to
the essentials works wonders, giving the song an intimacy of sorts. The way the song builds up
shows an uncanny knack for detail.
Mark Lindsay goes for something quite dreamy on the beautiful “Merry Go Round.” The
multifaceted, surrealist imagery helps to give the song a compelling quality. Various flourishes
further emphasize this sort of spirit.
Passion pours through the Chiller’s loose and carefree “Belle Of The Ball.” Storytelling ties the
whole of the work together, with elastic grooves giving everything such space. Representing the
best of garage rock, there is a tremendous amount of energy coming together bringing the song
to a riotous conclusion.