100 Unheralded Albums from 2010

Fang Island: s/t

Fang Island: s/t (Sargent House, 2/23/10)

Fang Island: “Sideswiper”
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Mostly comprised of ex-Daughters, the good-time rock quintet Fang Island was one of the most quickly ascending bands of 2010, jumping onto tours with The Flaming Lips and Stone Temple Pilots following the release of its first full-length album.

The self-titled release is chock full of palm-muted and speed-infused indie-prog anthems, with über-layered vocal harmonies to go with a triple-thick guitar assault and distorted-bass bludgeoning.  It’s one of those rare releases that feels absolutely radiant and thrashing at the same time.

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