point that thing somewhere else

So, The Clean. One of the first influential punk bands to come from New Zealand (1978). If you've ever listened to them you already know that their songs are short but awesome. I usually don't go for the Whirlwind Heat-esque style of making 2-minute-something long songs, and only 2-minute-something long songs. (I'd rather listen to 17 minute long Sister Rays.) However, the 70's garage rock feel totally makes up for the lack of song length. Plus, I love a band with plenty of lo-fi goodness and organs, think Yo La Tengo meets Galaxie 500 and Wire. Their Anthology is huge and came out a few years ago on non other than, Merge.

From the Anthology:

MP3: Beatnik - The Clean (YSI)
MP3: Anything Could Happen - The Clean (YSI)
MP3: Slug Song - The Clean (YSI)
MP3: Point that Thing Somewhere Else - The Clean (YSI)

Take care.
D