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February 12, 2007

New Narrator - "Surfjew"

Calling The Narrator a Chicago outfit may be misleading, if only 'cause no member originally hails from the midwestern mecca. But on their second full-length All That To The Wall, and after a few years of trolling that scene's clubs, All That To The Wall sees them mirror the sounds of indie Windy City colleagues like Chin Up Chin Up and Bound Stems. At times. Mostly, they're more comfortable in Malkmus dazes and brief bursts of Figurines-shaped fuzz-guitar pop. The release is a few months off, but here's the first single:

The Narrator - "Surfjew" (MP3)

All That To The Wall is out 5/15 on Flameshovel.

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james was always my favorite record store clerk.

Posted by: party! at 02/12/07 2:33 PM  | Reply
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this single is absolutely out of control. so good.

Posted by: rage at 02/12/07 2:41 PM  | Reply
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Very awesome!

Also, it doesn't hurt that it comes from stand-up dudes.

Posted by: april at 02/12/07 2:46 PM  | Reply
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This single roks! Can't wait to hear the full length! The dog totally rok-s out in the bridge. {!}

Posted by: RIFF! at 02/12/07 2:46 PM  | Reply
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#1 ingredient in a jam sandwhich

Posted by: jamon at 02/12/07 5:42 PM  | Reply
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This song is Seth Cohen personified.

Or my roommates. Fuck, me for that matter.

Posted by: Sisco at 06/19/07 3:36 PM  | Reply
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