Blog: Captain Obvious

New Wax Cincinnati trio Heartless Bastards are almost always described as "bluesy." It makes sense considering lead singer Erika Wennerstrom's smokey yet booming vocals and the band's association with Fat Possum labelmates The Black Keys. Combining elements of Americana and garage-rock, the band is back with a new album entitled The Mountain . The aptly titled release is like a mountain range: it's full of peaks and valleys. While there are moments of sheer brilliance, it also has its share of lackluster moments. The album opener and [...]

• Heartless Bastards - Out At Sea
• Heartless Bastards - The Mountain