Titus Andronicus make no nonsense Springsteen loving punk rock, and no, they are not just another Gaslight Anthem. Don't get me wrong, I am under the impression that we should have 17 other Gaslight Anthems, because they're so damn good and annoyingly underrated, but really, Titus Andronicus escape the confines of sounding like their fellow NJ band. Formed in 2005, the band put out its first full length,
The Airing of Grievances, in 2008. Just a couple of weeks ago, they beat sophomore slump to a bloody pulp with
The Monitor, showcasing Pixies swagger immersed in an uncompromising DIY aesthetic. They even have a few slow tracks like "Four Score and Seven" (harmonica anyone?) that'll come in handy when you need to catch your breath during their bound-to-be-incredible live performances. But, never fret, even those slow tracks build up into a fit of harmonious noise.
give them a listen below, check out their tour dates on
MYSPACE
Titus Andronicus - A More Perfect Union [mp3]
I'll see you at Slim's tomorrow.
