[hairymarx1]

I've recently 'discovered' an album that was released in 2011 called 'Carrion Crawler' by one of the best bands in their genre I've heard for at least a decade.

If you can imagine an alchemy of the psychobilly-punk of the Sonics, the acid-rock of Jefferson Airplane, the deranged vocals of Suicide, Syd Barrett-era Pink Floyd and the psyche-garage of the 13th Floor Elevators, then you have something resembling the sound of 'Thee Oh Sees'.

This LA-based band are touring in the States during 2012. It's a pity they don't plan to play London in support of say, Gallon Drunk. Now that's a double-header I wouldn't miss in a hurry. I haven't been quite so excited about a band for a long time.

I thought I'd mention them to you guys because I think they deserve to be heard and I think many of you will be interested in them.

Is anybody else familar with this band - in particular their album 'Carrion Crawler'?

[mooseboy101]

[ShaneSpear]

I actually listened to their release Castlemania last week and was pretty disappointed because I had heard good things about it but nothing really stood out. It sounds like generic prog rock to me. I'll have to try Carrion Crawler sometime.

[Facetious]

Hmm, they sound pretty interesting. I'll try to find their work on Youtube.