Blog: Chewing gum for the ears

Gramercy Arms is easily the quietest (press-wise) "supergroup" to come around in some time. That's probably for the best, as that label tends to bode poorly for projects that receive special attention; Velvet Revolver, anyone? According to their website, the New York collective is currently comprised of members of "Guided By Voices, Luna, Joan as Police Woman, Dead Air and The Dambuilders, along with comic Sarah Silverman." That's quite a list and a diverse one as well, but the group's sound is focused and straightforward despite the number of musicians (and comediennes) involved. Their self-titled debut album, recently released digitally [...]