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God Don't Make No Junk

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I just heard about this band recently, so I don't know a whole lot about the Halo Benders.
Built to Spill and Beat Happening have been two bands I have enjoyed for a few years now. When I found out about The Halo Benders I just had to order a couple.
The combination of Calvin Johnson's(Beat Happening) voice along w/ Doug Martsch's(Built to Spill) vocals intrigued me to hear it for myself.
And it does work. Maybe sounds a little "out there" to some- but hey that's what I like.
Calvin Johnson has a really deep voice and Doug, well it's hard to describe his voice, but it's lighter(or shinier) with a lot more range and melody. Sometimes they use their styles together or separate, makes for an interesting listen. Singing in different pitches.
My favorite song is ("single"): "Don't Touch My Bikini"
Might sound a little challenging for listeners, if you're not familiar with these two bands(Built to Spill & Beat Happening).

- To me it's a joy!

I liked this CD. It is unique and takes a open or learned ear. It striks me as distinctly Indie, before Indie was made into what it is now. If you appreciate bands like Modest Mouse, Braid, or Built to Spill, you'll probably like This CD.

this is the perfect cd to listen to in june, with your shirt off, after a few beers, while cutting your cool indie rock friends hair and talking about how you have no money for toppings on the pizza. sound gross? yeah, it is. a great wispy pop cd that is hummable and amiable and will make you smile and want to start a band called the Malo Henders.

Calvin does his own thing while Doug does his and it sounds magnificent. Two seemingly opposite styles tangled up like old Christmas tree lights, gel to form the almighty sound known throughout the Olympia, WA area as basement punk. I can't explain it. You can't explain it. The only thing restraining Calvin and Doug from taking over the world is that froggy voice and the unmarketable beardy, Idaho look. True music is not about technique, it is about feeling and creativity. If that were the measuring stick for mass media success, then The Halo Benders would be the gods of the music world.

Want to hear something that you will never hear on FM radio? Here you go. Martsch and Johnson are a unique combination. Not as good as The Rebel's Not In, but that's hard to top.

This CD is good for a long car trip. It's cool indie rock with a 60s feel. All the songs are good, but the second's my favorite. There's one that reminds me of the Clash...but that's probably just me.

what can I say! Built to spill crossed with beat happening. what else could any modern rock fan want?

If you like Built to Spill, you will love this album. It has all of the beautiful guitar work of Doug and his scratchy vocals, but it also has the oddly complemting vocals of the Calvin Johnson from the Dub Nation. Great intertwining vocals and music like it should be.