Comet Gain - City Fallen Leaves (Kill Rock Stars, 2005)

Comet Gain
City Fallen Leaves
Kill Rock Stars
2005

Rating: 6.5 Hale Bopps out of 10

Comet Gain…honestly, I thought this band was long gone but then I go and get a promo for their new album “City Fallen Leaves”, which proves once again that my brain isn’t always functioning at the highest level. The have been around a really long time though, as far as the music industry goes - formed in the UK during the early nineties, they made their biggest impact when the “riot grrl“ scene was big even if they didn‘t exactly fit in.

I’ve been known to throw on their classic release “Sneaky” on occasion, but I obviously haven’t followed them much since then given the above surprise upon receiving this release. What was probably more surprising, is that the band sounds just as vital and fresh as they always have, as if this album came out of a time capsule buried 10 years ago. It still sounds very Comet Gain; if you’re unfamiliar with the band, try to imagine a hybrid of Television Personalities and The Fall, with vocals that might remind you of Joe Strummer. You can listen to “Sneaky” or the new one “City Fallen Leaves” or probably one of the other albums…either way, you’re getting quality music.