FIRST BASE / AMAR CABALLERO 11/6/2018 White Lung keep exceedingly true

White Lung keep exceedingly true to their template of marrying a complex sense of melody with abrasive punk brilliance following the Dischord Records post-punk ideal and '90s grunge pop acts like Hole or Seaweed

but what their aesthetic lacks in coherency it makes up for in imagination and execution

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Green and company bring an edge to the proceedings

the group may have done well to modify their British psych-folkie vibe into a straighter rock mode that could have suited them better

FIRST BASE / AMAR CABALLERO 11/6/2018 White Lung keep exceedingly true2 LPs on 1 CD. Personnel: Alan Shacklock (vocals, guitar, organ, percussion); Angelito Perez (vocals, congas, cowbells); Janita Haan (vocals); Peter Halling, Boris Rickleman, Manny Fox (cello); Brian Warren, Jack Ellory, Steve Gregory (flute); Harry Mier (oboe); Brent Carter (saxophone); Ray Harris (trumpet); Keith Christie (trombone); Dave Punshon (piano, electric piano); David Hewitt (bass guitar); Jeff Allen (drums); Gaspar Lawal (congas, bongos).