Although insanity certainly abounds on Rat-a-Tat-Tat!, there are also some surprisingly poppy moments. Crover claims 'Shark Like Overbite' may be the poppiest song he's ever written. It's also the puppiest: it was inspired by the three dogs he's had over the years. A few tunes ('I Can't Help You There,' 'Kiss Proof World') harken back to his Pacific Northwest lineage. That said, 'Tougher,' 'Supine is How I Found Him,' and 'New Pharaoh' careen right off the dial. It's an eclectic mix, one that draws on song fragments he's had for years. It still feels cohesive and uniquely Dale Crover. But then, who would expect anything other than the unexpected? The opportunity knocks to hear more Dale Crover jams; be sure to answer.
Released: January 2021
Cat: JNR344
Label: Joyful Noise Recordings
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Tracklist
- Moclips
- I Can’t Help You There
- Tougher
- Stumbler
- Shark Like Overbite
- Supine is How I Found Him
- I’ll Never Say
- New Pharaoh
- Untrue Crime
- The Bowie Mix
- Piso Mojado
- Kiss Proof World