Snappy Little Numbers (2019)
What's the deal with single sided 12" vinyl? I don't get it. Why doesn't everyone wait for a few more songs and put out a full length? This is likely one of my weird opinions that I'm projecting out into the world. I like LPs and I like 7"s singles, but the five to eight song EP is something I find kind of frustrating for whatever reason. It didn't bother me so much when I was younger, making mix tapes to listen to in my station wagon, but these days it's one of those things that irks me for whatever reason.
I really like these Black Dots songs. I think the fact that they are so good is one of the things that heightens my annoyance of the fact that there's only eight songs on this 12". Black Dots are playing that gruff, working class punk rock that I always seem to like. You can hear a little bit of Eternal Cowboy era Against Me along with the lower key moments of Dear Landlord, but I also find Black Dots to be more melodic than either of those bands. They've got the hooks and a good amount of grit that keeps the songs relatable. The fact that they have song names that reference Spaceballs and Three Amigos only makes them more lovable.
Everything Has Gotta Change is a fun listen, if only I could flip the record over and hear more.
Black Dots - Everything Has Gotta Change:
https://snappylittlenumbers.bandcamp.com/album/everything-has-gotta-change
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