Chapter Music Reissue Whadya Want’s Skippy Knows

I don’t know much about Whadya Want, other than the band had an impact on the folks over at Chapter Music, who are some of my most reliable musical resources. So, when they sent over these tracks to let us know about their reissue of the band’s lone album, Skippy Knows, I figured it would only do us all justice to learn a little more about the band, if only through their hook-laden pop rock sounds. It’s a mixture of 80s dance club sounds, holding onto what was left of the post-punk of that period. Below, you get this groovy number that’s only here as a digital bonus track if you grab the LP; it reminds me of the sharpness of an Orange Juice track, so you can’t go wrong there. Skippy Knows will be reissued on April 14th.

Playful Number from Mean Lady

meanlady-600-1372450949I figure I always go on and on about rock n’ roll, so I figured I’d throw the world for a spin with a new single from Mean Lady.  It definitely takes a minute or so for the song to open up, with a light bit of tinkering to kick things off, but once it hits the groove, you’re going to get hooked on the infectious vocal performance from Katie Dill.  This track features some bouncing piano, soaring vocals and even some handclap loops, all making this the perfect summertime hit for your next party.  You can find this jam on the group’s Love Now LP, which is being put out by Fat Possum.  Enjoy the hooks.

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Download: Mean Lady – Lonely [MP3]