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So Brody Dalle is back from the dead. The dead Distillers that is…and I’m definitely not celebrating. This faux-punk-chick has been pestering the punk scene for a number of years, and she’s back with a new project called Spinnerette. Oh, and a four song EP called the Ghetto Love EP.

The first song, Ghetto Love, is not what I was expecting. The steady beat from drummer Jack Irons (WTF? An original Chili Pepper!) is simple yet energetic, and it fits in nicely with the super-distorted bass guitar. Dalle’s singing works with the song, and her lyrics aren’t overly annoying.

Valium Knights is up next, and blows it’s predesecor out of the water. The vocal melody is the best part of the song, and the singing is beautifully done. I can hear a little bit of the Distillers in this track - which isn’t a bad thing.

Distorting A Code is genuinely surprising. Brody Dalle actually sounds like a girl for once! The song is the most interesting one on the EP, and is worth listening to. There’s a cool little experimental part near the end that breaks the predictable structure of the song. Bury My Heart had a great guitar sound, but is the least memorable of the four.

This album is not what I expected at all. Although it’s not groundbreaking, it’s an enjoyable listen and could be the start of something worthwhile. I am, however, beginning to get tired of the title-track due to constant radio play. Nonetheless, good job Spinnerette.

Sincerely,

BW.

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