(September 2022) Episode 433 is THE WOGGLES. I can’t think of a contemporary band that embraces the garage rock sound more than this Atlanta-origin band. The early albums excel at irresistible guitar hooks and frenetic energy, with some rockabilly retro, although it can sometimes come off as bar band fare. Later albums get more sophisticated, expressing a range of guitar rock sounds present in the Bible of the genre, the Nuggets box sets, with grit, fuzz and British inflections. No wonder they are heroes of Little Steven’s Underground Garage. Fun stuff.
Favorite album: Rock and Roll Backlash
Favorite song: Blasting Cap
Favorite British Invasion homage: Porridge
Compared to expectations: ↑
Recommendation: three out of four stars
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