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The Capstan Shafts: Great Reset Button of Life (EP)
[Ladder the Christmas Monkey]

Despite just six songs and a paltry ten minutes of music, theres a lot to like about the latest Capstan Shafts release, even if they do sound like a Jr. Wilco (a lot of half-asleep vocals).  In fact, a lot of this EP reeks of the Kamera EP.

Regardless, its a wonderful showcase for a budding alt-country rock band.  These are brief tunes, but they make an impression.  The Tragedy of Empiricism, Crownchafings, and Some Good Factory Ass come flavored with a punchy rhythm section, dirty guitars and lazy melodies to hum along to.  Its good stuff, but one hopes for a fleshed-out, full-on LP soon, so long as they turn the mic down a bit (it all crackles too much like the drums on Watching the Detectives).

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