I’m only about a half year late on this “new release.” Masonic, who apparently already have 3 albums out, released this album last November. I’ve had their e-mail in my archives and was meaning to write about it since then, so I finally am getting around to it. In the same vein as 60′s girl groups crossed with lo-fi indie influences such as Yo La Tengo and Camera Obscura, this Austin five-piece have put out a lovely record. This Del Shannon cover is great, but their originals are where the real gems live.
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Download: Masonic – Runaway (Del Shannon Cover)
Playing that keyboard solo at half-speed is totally cheating!!!