Blacklisters

Now these guys are so damned good it's just offensive.  No band has the right to be this mind-blowing.  And I know they must good because there's next to no information out there on them.  Also, I haven't posted here in months so they've definitely stirred something in me. Sure, there are clear Jesus Lizard and Steve Albini influences to be found, but when has that ever been a bad thing?  And once you get past the comparisons, you begin to realise that Blacklisters have an unmistakable sound all of their own which is what I'm always looking and, alas, is all too rare.  Better still, underneath that wonderful barrage of noise are some of the most ridiculously catchy songs I've heard in some time.

Here's some entertaining footage from the Leeds Festival 2010 (hometown gig incidentally).  You'll also find Bandcamp links to free downloads so go get 'em.  Now!   

http://blacklisters.bandcamp.com/

http://blacklisters.bandcamp.com/album/belt-party-ep