MATCHES F.C.
self-titled (self-released)
Reviewed by Alan Wright

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Here's a newish New York City group bashing out some fine Mod-influenced powerpop, with hints of '60s garage rock and '70s glam. Four original tunes, not including the brief reprise at the end of "Hot Sugar," the catchy lead-off song on this demo CDEP. The guitar/bass/drums sound is augmented on two tracks - "She Makes Me" and "Bad Decisions" - by some cool keyboards. The crunchy guitar work and rhythm of all four songs brings to mind bands like the Kinks, the Who, Small Faces, the Jam, the Chords, the Plimsouls, the Prisoners, the Mod Fun, and any of Billy Childish's numerous bands.

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© 2003 - Alan Wright