To be honest, this is my first taste of Self Defense Family, a band which has been well-known for being remarkably hardworking, churning out albums, EP's, singles, and splits like it's just another day at the office. Their music however, is anything but. "Talia" opens with a distinct western twang to the guitars, and the gruff vocals fit excellently. The song swells near the end, adding pianos and harmonicas to the mix to create a wonderful ending. "Taxying" sounds a bit more standard, but audible bass work and a nice guitar line manage to make a pretty good song. Altogether, a pretty good release from the band, who I personally can't wait to hear more of.
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