 John
Wayne Shot Me
"Let Sleeping Monsters Sleep" CDEP
62TV
Records
Genres: indie pop
Nov 15 - 21 2004 |
What a cute release. John Wayne Shot Me, an
electronics-loving pop fourpiece from Ammerzoden, Holland, have put
together this seven track EP for the Belgian 62TV label. The
band, who have played with a wide array of indie pop bands, and who
also have released a limited edition split 7" with Grandaddy,
show their cheery side here - Let Sleeping Monsters Sleep
includes one peppy original song (from their forthcoming album), and six
covers. The band's original composition, the title-track, is a short,
endearing pop tune accentuated by sweet vocals and a cheery keyboard
section. But the covers are the real attraction. The six reworkings include
tributes to like-minded pop bands (Jonathan Richman and Daniel
Johnston), an Electric Light Orchestra tune ("Calling
America"), a pop translation of some Napalm Death black
metal, a memorable rendition of "Survivor" by Destiny's
Child, and a brief version of Carter Family standard
"There'll Be Joy, Joy, Joy." My personal favourites
are the ELO tune (sooo...catchy...) and the computer-voiced
"There'll By Joy, Joy, Joy," but the creepy pop of the Napalm
Death track is quite a feat.
The Let Sleeping Monsters Sleep EP is a very playful
release, and that speaks volumes about John Wayne Shot Me's
unique style. I like, I like...
84%
Matt Shimmer [Vitals:
7 tracks, distributed by the
label, released 2004] |
