Ringo Deathstarr

Starrgaze. Yep, that's what they call it. You know how you hate all those emo bands that deny being emo (even though they most definitely are) and then offer no other genre tag? I hate that. Or, bands that think they defy description when their sound couldn't be more generic? I hate that too. Own your tag or invent a new one (I used to be in an indiepop band. Period.). Glasvegas say they are "doo wop punk". Love it. Ringo Deathstarr say they are "starrgaze". Equally love it.

Call me a lazy blogger, but Ringo Deathstarr = Psychocandy + Loveless. And that's a huge compliment. Honestly, name another band that has lived up to either of those, well, genres really. Nobody (yes, I'm an opinionated chap). Ringo Deathstarr pull it off. I've always said "do something familiar amazingly or do something totally new". The Deathstarr pull off the former without even the slightest hesitation.

"Starrsha" makes me dizzy like "Never Understand" always has. It's perfect. And then there is "Sweet Girl" which goes all "Only Shallow" on us at the belated 2:56 mark. Sad that these guys live in Austin and I haven't been out to see them yet. That will change quick.

Ringo Deathstarr - "Starrsha".
Ringo Deathstarr - "Sweet Girl".

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P.S. If you don't own "Psychocandy" yet, you are missing out the greatest album ever...