The Micronotz [extended]

• The Beast That Devoured Itself [Fresh Sounds, 1985] B+
• Colvin & Earle [Fantasy, 2016] **

See Also:

• Colvin & Earle

Consumer Guide Reviews:

The Beast That Devoured Itself [Fresh Sounds, 1985]
Haven't heard an indie album with this kind of unaffected formal integrity since Hüsker Dü's Land Speed Record. Lots of garage bands craft their songs more cannily, but these kids have the spirit. They believe their basic guitar riffs will provide all the melody their rush-and-roar needs, and they're right. B+

Colvin & Earle: Colvin & Earle [Fantasy, 2016]
On six cowrites and four sweet covers, Steve takes most of the starch out of Shawn, who retains enough to stiffen him up like he needs ("You Were on My Mind," "Happy and Free") **