Carnivores

Artist- Carnivores
Album- If I'm Ancient
Label- Double Phantom
Genre- Tropical punkiness

6 months after cranking out an excellent debut album, this Atlanta-based quartet is back with another homerun of 60’s psychedelic punk. These kids managed to get a stellar write-up in the New York Times yet none of the huge music blogs have caught on yet. Vocals alternate between Caitlin Lang providing either shrieked punk goddess noise (#2) or melodic backing “oooohs” (#3) and Nathaniel Higgins. All the songs are just about 2 minutes long and I never want them to end. The tropical mood of early Abe Vigoda is mixed in quite well too. Carnivores’ unique take on 60’s psychadelia, surf, and punk is what sets them apart from other bands trying to capitalize on the success of lo-fi nowadays. Every track on this album is a winner and is sure to please fans of 60’s revival sound as well as those seeking noisier punkish fare.