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We’re fans of local alt-country rockers the Warped 45s, but even we were surprised to hear that they’d won the $10,000 Rogers Fan Choice Award at NXNE. We don’t generally imagine twang fanatics as being well-versed in text messaging or digital technology in general.
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Good thing our city-slicker stereotypes were wrong, because these guys have the tunes and skills to milk the most out of this kind of windfall. If you’ve already heard the excellent EP they released last year, you’ll be happy to know that the full-length builds on their strengths.
They’re not doing anything innovative, but they’re doing it well. Think early REM with a lot more backwoods country flair. Comfort rock for a cool early autumn night with friends.
Top track: Why Have You Passed Me By Grim Reaper
The Warped 45s celebrate their CD release August 20 at the Horseshoe.
