Suneaters IV is an homage to late 80s digging though record store “alternative” bins looking for appealing art and unique song titles. “Absinthe Makes the Heart Grow Fingers” salutes that time and the sounds it gave us. Find herein some surf vibes, a dash of Cars and unexpected Americana. Other touchstones include Built to Spill, Dinosaur Jr, Guided By Voices, Minutemen and Television. Mix in frenetic jams, a la Meat Puppets and a dose of Animals era Pink Floyd and there you have it. The guitar pairing is ever more complimentary, casual complexity right where it ought to be. Buzzy bass and thunderous beats bigger and faster than ever.
This Suneaters record has muscle, finesse, and fun. Incorporating the touch, the feel of their previous releases, but now with eager brevity, this latest incarnation of Suneaters subtracts excesses and adds copious hooks. Featuring driving rhythms courtesy of new drummer and longtime Lawrence Kansas club owner Nick Carrol, Chris, Mike and Scott explore the landscapes of their most cherished indie/punk/new wave rock. Children of the 70s exploring music of the 80s and 90s in the 2020s.
