Immaculada LP
This is an interesting look at where internet darlings The Men started their rocket fast career trajectory from primary Brooklyn noise rock to Pitchfork arena rock starlets. Immaculada is an extremely bristling, unkempt noisy precursor to the two albums that have followed it up. There are definitely parts in this record that set the blueprint for the spastic, schizophrenic styles that have made The Men so popular in some circles. The vocals sit perfectly resting behind the post-punk sounds that could be likened to some Sonic Youth, but spattered throughout some pretty undeniably punk rock hooks.
I for one prefer this heavier, gloomy sound to the direction taken on their newest record, and what I am only assuming they will bringing to Matador on the single to be released in the coming months, but I for one prefer this heavier, gloomy sound to the direction taken on their newest record, and what I am only assuming they will bringing to Matador on the single to be released in the coming months, but C'est la vie. This is a wonderful record that shows their menacing talent and brooding ideas simmering right beneath the surface, seemingly waiting to explode as it did on the follow-up, "Leave Home."
This will be receiving a reissue on Deranged records coming up soon, and I would highly recommend snagging a copy.
