Monthly Archives: December 2011

Mikal Cronin – You Gotta Have Someone

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Peanut Butter Oven

When Mikal Cronin was touring on his self-titled record put out earlier this year by Trouble in Mind, I couldn’t help but laugh to myself when he introduced some unrecorded songs during his set by saying “Okay, here’re a couple … Continue reading →

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Bloodshot Bill – Thunder and Lightning

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Peanut Butter Oven

Canadian singer/songwriter, and one-man band rockabilly virtuoso Bloodshot Bill released Thunder and Lightning back in April of 2011 on Norton Records. Bloodshot Bill’s been active making music with King Kahn and Mark Sultan of late, performing in both Tandoori Knights … Continue reading →

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Heavy Times – Jacker

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Peanut Butter Oven

Hozac Records released Chicago-based Heavy Times’ second full-length LP Jacker November 1st, 2011.  Jacker embodies the band’s blue-collar “shut up and play” mentality through and through, and with a 23-minute running time, there’s not an ounce of fucking around on … Continue reading →

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The Strange Boys – Live Music

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Peanut Butter Oven

Rough Trade released the Strange Boys Live Music October 25, 2011, and despite the misleading title, the album is actually their third studio full-length. Upon first listen, it’s apparent that the album presents a slicker incarnation of the band. Dylan … Continue reading →

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Thee Oh Sees – Carrion Crawler / The Dream

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Peanut Butter Oven

Thank God John Dwyer’s been too busy with bong rips and songwriting to take his Adderall because 2011 brought us a whole slew of new Oh Sees songs via In the Red Records. Carrion Crawler/The Dream is the most recent … Continue reading →

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