Dan Webb and the Spiders
Now It Can Be Told
Safe Responsible (2014)
Dan Webb and the Spiders have been out spreading their punk rock for a few years now. They've collected a bunch of unreleased tracks, some singles and splits, as well as some bonus tracks from their second album and put them on one big compilation for all to enjoy in one place. Now It Can Be Told is perfect for someone like me who is unfamiliar with the band. It touches base with most of the band's career and gives you a good idea of what you can expect from Dan Webb and The Spiders. Before they get into the songs their fans probably know already, they start the compilation with previously unreleased track, "The Neighborhood." From here, for the most part, it follows the order of how the songs were originally released. The next four songs were originally apart of the European release of their second album, Oh Sure, from 2010. They may not be really groundbreaking songs, but that doesn't mean they aren't good and enjoyable. "Eventually" is especially great with pleasing harmonies from the lead guitar and a catchy melody. Back in 2012, they put out a split with Portland, Oregon's, Beach Party. The next three tracks … Read more
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Don Giovanni (2015)
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Untethered Moon
Warner Bros. (2015)
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Death Grips
Jenny Death
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