STOP! If you haven’t read Part 1 which features #60-41 then do that first. Besides all the great jams in there, it is where I wrote all the sentimental self-congratulatory stuff so pay your respects, man.
Ok, on with the Hot Underrated Jamz. Read more
Not Squares are one of the more exciting bands I’ve heard lately. “Asylum” is a whirl of energy with it’s frenetic percussion and punchy vocals taking no prisoners in it’s assault on boredom. The song’s lyrics are a simple declaration and a straightforward observation, the music clearly preferring to shake your ass than stress your brain. Hailing from Belfast they sound like the sweaty teenage love-child of The Dodos and Late Of The Pier (if only those bands were still making good music). “Asylum” is one half of the Asylum / Bi Ki Na single and the latter is even more unhinged while still maintaining that magically tight madness. Their MySpace is regrettably sparse, music-wise, but after hearing 3 jams by these guys I am putting my money on an eventual great album, not to mention live show. Word is they play shows wherever they can so you know their chops are honed and they are just waiting for your invitation. I’m sending mine over right now.