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Supersizing Sonic
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Tim Rally Gold: With Us, Not At Us
Lindsey Thomas
Published on February 16, 2005
With Us, Not At Us
Self-released
Fortunately, Tim Rally Gold (not a guy but a college duo) don't try to pass their chintzy drum loops and soulless bass lines off as the real thing. Their basement pop tunes revel in the charm of 8-bit Nintendo beats without detracting from the live guitar and hipster-taunting lyrics. The album's best tracks bring to mind a few indie rock heroes' lo-fi beginnings. The simple melody that shines through the distorted clutter of "I Want Your Back" is reminiscent of Alien Lanes-era Guided By Voices, while the goofy backup yelps of "Planting Flowers" hint at They Might Be Giants' days without a full band. At its harmless worst, With Us, Not At Us sounds like the meager results of a dorm-room pastime; at its best, the album suggests a minor cult band in the making.
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