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Title: Bedhead continued...
Review: Bedhead has been one of my favorite bands since the mid 1990s. Every new release kept me interested in them beyond the typical passing fancy of the indie world. Newness Ends is a strong release. It sounds very much in the vein of "Transaction du Novo" which means the vocals are a touch louder, the songs have fewer "wall of sound" moments and there's a conscious melodic effort. On songs like "Newness Ends", "Half a Day", and "Great Expectations" The New Year really shoots for a gentle pop melody that more swirls around the listener than knocks them in the head. I guess that's why I like The New Year and Bedhead, their music is never overbearing and it's more than simply pleasant. It's a band that has mastered gentle/edgy rock music than doesn't fade with time.
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