The Soft Pack
Tags: rock, indie, punk, indie rock, garage rock
For those seeking no-frills, back-to-basics rock, look no
further than San Diego’s the Soft Pack. The foursome were the center of controversy
with their original band name, the Muslims, but the press they’re receiving now
from publications like the Los Angeles
Times and Pitchfork is all about
the music.
Their eponymous 2010 release is an onslaught of vintage garage rock.
“Parasites” shakes in fuzz-filled guitar and hammering drums; the two-minute, heartbreaking
“Down On Loving” induces flashbacks to early Kinks; and the bass-driven single
“C’mon” sneers, “No one plays to get what they deserve.” When the record
dropped in February, the band celebrated with an impressive 10-show, 13-hour
tour around L.A.
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Guardian UK's New Band Of The Day on The Soft Pack
6 months agoWith their stripped-down sound and no-nonsense aesthetic, the Soft Pack are already inviting claims that they are initiating some kind of Year Zero rebirth for rock'n'roll – which is just daft Hometown: San Diego. The lineup: Matt Lamkin (vocals), Matty McLoughlin (guitar), David Lantzman (bass), Brian Hill (drums). The background: The Soft Pack, a quartet from San Diego currently living in LA, were, until recently, called the Muslims. We're saying this upfront to get it out the way, because we're hoping against hope that this won't be the most interesting thing to say about this much-hyped band. We're hoping that the reason that they've been much-hyped is not that they were, until recently, called the Muslims. We love the fact they were called the Muslims but we hate being disappointed. The Soft Pack doesn't quite pack the same punch as the Muslims, does it? It reminds us of the Soft Pink Truth, a really good American act in the synth-pop/electroclash vein. And isn't there a band called the Soft Parade, named after the fourth-best album by the Doors? Probably... more at guardian.co.uk
PASTE's Best of What's Next on The Soft Pack
7 months agoIn college, Soft Pack frontman Matt Lamkin had a film professor... more at pastemagazine.com
Buzz Bands LA on The Soft Pack
7 months agoThe new single from the Soft Pack announces itself with a driving, anthemic roar, as if the L.A.-via-San Diego quartet are pronouncing themselves ready to bust out of the garage and assume their rightful place in a big theater (or small arena) near you. Which, if you caught any of their recent live performances, is where you suspected they should be all along. In unveiling "Saratoga" today, the quartet announced that its new album "Strapped" would be out Sept. 25 via Mexican Summer. They also had a bit in their press release that made us chuckle: more here
Buzz Bands LA on The Soft Pack
7 months agoThe Soft Pack , "Tall Boy" — Ever wonder why kids favor "tall boys" when they drink these days? Well, the Soft Pack takes the sad tale of alcohol-filled nights and turns it into the psychedelic tune "Tall Boy," which beckons people to the dance floor before they actually hit the floor during a bender. Their forthcoming album "Strapped" is due out Sept. 25 via Mexican Summer. Also, check out "Saratoga." Tamaryn , "I"m Gone" — Mexican Summer hits gold again. This more here
covertcuriosity on The Soft Pack
over 2 years agoHere are a few good shows that are on my radar for the weekend. more at blogspot.com