Imomushi (2016)
This was the first record that I bought when I went record shopping in Tokyo. I picked it up in the Disk Union that was in Nakano by Nakano Broadway. I will admit to being a little overwhelmed when I first started looking around in that store. Luckily I was greeted by two familiar faces when this 7" popped up.
The Practice is a band who have a bunch of 7"s on Snuffy Smile that I really like. They also have a few CDs that are not on Snuffy Smiles. I have one of those, but the others have been a bit more elusive and I've not been able to pick up any more of the band's albums. The end result is I'm not quite as familiar with The Practice as I would like, but even that didn't really prepare me for the sounds coming out of my speakers one I started playing their side of the 7". "Fiasco" is a straight up 70's-80's style ska song. It's old school for sure and it's not going to remind you of Less Than Jake or anything like that. It's more in line with The Specials. I can't say it's my favorite thing I've ever heard by The Practice. I was expecting the sort of wound up pop as their older records. I have a feeling it's a one off rather than a new direction, but I'm not really sure. I guess I'll need more of their records.
What-A-Night's, on the other hand, dish up exactly what I want from them. Two songs of poppy and catchy guitar rock. Their first song "Rude Awakening" reminds me a lot of The Stereo, especially in the way the vocals soar in the chorus. Their second song, "Man In Collapse" is actually my favorite song on the whole 7". It has really dynamic guitar work, reminiscent of bands long gone like Pollen. Lots of chord progression changes and searing lead guitar. Not a bunch of wanky solos, but really good and intricate lines laid over the entire song. Really good stuff. Their last full length was quite a while ago at this point. I hope the band is working on some more new tunes.
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