Ain't My Lookout (CD)


The Grifters

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Amoeba Review

James Elliott 05/14/2010

For their fourth record, the Grifters signed with legendary indie label Sub Pop. 1996’s Ain’t My Lookout moved the band’s infamously sloppy and lo-fi sound into much tighter sonic territory through clearer production quality. That’s not to say this isn’t a noisy record, it is. But the band set aside some of their obvious love for tape hiss and wrote more direct, focused songs for their big label debut. Its also ups the psych quotient with some deliriously freaked out guitar work. Songs like “Parting Shot,” the hilarious “Boho/Alt” and “Last Man Alive” capture the bluesy Memphis swagger and blistering noise-rock of the band while adding melodic strength and straightforward pop hooks. While not squeaky radio-clean by any stretch, Ain’t My Lookout is the Grifters’ move away from 4-track recording. While that might alienate some hardcore lo-fi fans, it makes for a record of great rock and roll.



Track Listing



Disc 1 Titles
Artist
Length
1.
Covered with Flies
The Grifters 02:40
2.
Parting Shot
The Grifters 02:46
3.
Mysterious Friends
The Grifters 04:04
4.
Boho/Alt
The Grifters 03:56
5.
Pretty Notes
The Grifters 03:12
6.
Day Shift
The Grifters 03:16
7.
Last Man Alive
The Grifters 02:34
8.
My Apology
The Grifters 03:06
9.
The Straight Time
The Grifters 04:19
10.
Return to Cinder
The Grifters 04:47
11.
Give Yourself to Me
The Grifters 03:25
12.
Fixed in the Sky
The Grifters 03:50
13.
Radio City Suicide
The Grifters 05:48

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