Makes Me High 7''
Matt Label
1991
Rating: 7 pink petals out of 10
Small (or Small 23 as they would later be known) were a staple of the Triangle music scene but never got the acclaim the big three did - Archers of Loaf, Polvo, and Superchunk. It always felt they were just outside that group in both listenership and press. It also doesn't help their legacy that the label they were on, Alias, has gone under. This was their first release I believe, back when Eric Bachmann of Archers of Loaf was one of the guitarists and vocalists. He only occasionally took lead though, and the music was a little janglier in a Replacements sort of way so you'd really never confuse the two bands. The title track is an early staple of the band and well regarded by me, and the b-side tracks "Nasty Little Chick" and "Somebody Owes Me Money" are a little rough as the group is still finding their sound, but still worth checking out if you're a fan. I've got a few more of their singles so you'll be hearing more from these guys.
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