Fresh Jam from Jeffrey Novak

jeffI’ve been a fan of Cheap Time for some time, and I’ve really enjoyed the way the hardworking Jeff Novak has stepped out on his own.  There’s some obvious lineage between his main act and his solo act, but I think this new tune really demonstrates his ability to stand out on his own.  The delivery of the vocals on this song are really catchy, offering up a jangling swing.  Plus, there’s a bit of noisier elements that oddly remind me of the layering Neutral Milk Hotel used to employ.  He’s got a new album titled Lemon Kid coming your way on November 19th via Trouble in Mind Records.

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New Music from Cheap Time

I’ve really been enjoying the great work by In the Red Records this year, as they’ve been putting out some really solid releases, at least in the vein of garage pop bands.  The newest record from Cheap Time, Fantastic Explanations (and Similar Situations), is just another gem waiting to be grabbed up by everyone.  For some reason it reminds me, vocally, of that old punk band The Saints, but the music is a bit slower, and a little bit more straightforward.  You can get your hands on these sweet tunes now!

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Download: Cheap Time – I’d Rather Be Alone [MP3]