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Push-Pull remind me of the late 80’s/early 90’s angular, indie rock that was coming out on Amphetamine Reptile Records. This band (made up of three guys named Mike) seems hell-bent on wreaking as much havoc as possible in as little time as humanly possible.

They sound like a condensed version of Steel Pole Bathtub. The 3 Ep is short, edgy and to the point. Two minute songs seem to be all it takes for these guys to get their point across, but it works. I was left wanting more when the last tune rolled out. The opening track “Brain Fever” is a high intensity rocker that really sets the mood. The guitars are skronky, the bass is dirty, the drums are on the edge of collapse and the vocals are shouted in a rather pleasing manner. Everything fits together well here even though this band seems to be trying to make as much noise as possible within the context of a rock song. “Mike and Bob” really reminds me of a lost Shellac track.

Just like this EP, this review is short because there’s not much to talk about. If you dig angular indie rock along the lines of At Action Park-era Shellac, check these guys out.

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Reviewer: Dave Warren Added: November 26th 2007