Three-Four
Quarterstick
2003
Rating: 7 unsavory relationships out of 10
There are two things that kept this Shipping News album from getting a super high score from me - the fact that most of the material had been previously released in a series of three EPs over the last year, and because it is a collection of songs from other releases, it sounds a little disjointed and not really a complete package, even if the individual parts are fantastic.
I’m glad they released this album though, collecting the three EPs together and adding some extra tracks. Those three EPs were a hand crafted limited edition (1000 each, I believe), and are currently now out of print. If you do happen to find one or more of them new or used, it might cost you a decent chunk of change. So the boys in Shipping News did their fans a favor by releasing this compilation - some of us ain’t got that kind of money to be throwing around.
For those not in the know, Shipping News is comprised of three members - Jeff Mueller, Kyle Crabtree, and Jason Noble - luminaries in the indie rock underground, and known for their work in such bands as June of 44, Rodan, Rachels, and more. The sound of Shipping News doesn’t stray too far from their resume, but if it ain’t broke, why fix it? Since this is one of my favorite bands, I say you should go out and buy all of their albums. But if you’re broke like me and looking for a place to start, this wouldn’t be a bad place for it.
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