Superchunk - This Summer b/w Cruel Summer 7''

My new favorite 7'' single is "This Summer b/w Cruel Summer" by Superchunk. It's catchy and it says summer. My copy is number 634/1300. It's on white vinyl that matches the cover. Appropriately enough the b-side is a poppy punk cover of Bananarama's "Cruel Summer." These songs make me happy to be alive.

Review: Secret Country- Seven Days A Week 7''

Secret Country
7 Days A Week 7''
Killing Horse Records
Release: May 22, 2012

A: 7 Days A Week
B: Deep-Fried Delight

Secret Country make country music sound like fun rock'n'roll with the same southern toned lyrics about booze and good eating. It's refreshing to hear their style in the unsuspecting town of Kearny, New Jersey. There's no guessing about what the lyrics mean here, they're singing about drinkin' 7 days a week, real party animals, I tell you. With songs about whiskey, fried-chicken, and plus-sized love, it's hard to not smile, sing-a-long, and dance when you listen to these songs. These songs definitely translate well live and put you in the mood to have fun. Country is one of my least favorite genres but Secret Country seem to get it right in the best way. A stream of the title track is available for your listening pleasure above.

The two songs will be available on 300 black 7'' vinyl records on May 22nd but of course the party will start early. What better place for a record release show for Secret Country then at Donegal Saloon in their hometown of Kearny? The whole shabang goes does Friday, May 18th. So come down to support them. Opening is soulful rockers Old Wives and indie/folk band Thomas Wesley Stern. More info here. If you dig the tunes, you can pre-order the record here or get one at the show.