Title: Spastic Guitar Pop From Glasgow
Product review: Imagine if Bjork was asked to join Sleater-Kinney as the new lead vocalist. Oh, and imagine that Bjork contracted Tourette's immediately after joining. That's the best way I can explain Life Without Buildings. This record apparently came out early last year, but I only recently saw it at one of my local record stores, so it must have just come out in the U.S. I just happened to see it in a listening booth, skimmed through it, and bought it on the spot. Much like the Strokes' record, it's just an exciting record, pure energy. It's all quick-strum, jangly guitars and manic vocals from the lead singer(her name is Sue) who sings the lyrics sort of like the guy in "Shine" talked - words are repeated over and over again, Lou Reed-ish talk-singing is employed, stuttering, you get the picture. Rather than being annoying, it's actually quite electrifying. I would highly recommend this record to anyone seeking a much-needed jolt of rock and roll adrenaline.
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