Bedspin 393, 45 RPM
Record is in EXCELLENT condition, looks and sounds great. Labels are good. Picture Sleeve is E-, light shelf wear.
The Shrugs - Broken / Run
1995 issue
"The Shrugs were a Boston based guitar pop band in the mid nineties. The band released two singles that received college radio air play throughout the country. The bands goal was to write infectious pop tunes that were not afraid of a loud guitar." (from http://dangenerous.com/shrugs/shrugs.html)
The Noise-Boston, MA Dec. 95
Pete Townsend once said that the best pop songs he ever wrote clocked in at two minutes and fifty seconds. Dan Generous, singer, guitarist, and principle songwriter of The Shrugs, goes one step better, with most of his tunes hovering around the 2:12 mark. With the latest single which includes two songs dealing with life and loneliness, Generous and company are still mining the old pop-punk standard: short, sweet, and just the right amount of hooks. These days the band has earned favorable reviews layered with such phrases as edgy, jagged, melodic, and bittersweet, owing more to Paul Westerberg than to Billie Joe Armstrong.
Although they come complete with biting guitar lines, a solid rhythm section, and colorful harmonies, some may argue that The Shrugs aren't really covering any new ground. Maybe not but with songs as short and catchy as these I would still like to see how many would make up a double length CD!
Baby Sue Music Review-Atlanta,GA Jan.96
Another interesting single came to us from The Shrugs. Songs are "Broken" b/w "Run". The Shrugs play basic pop/rock with particularly appealing verve and energy...and really good vocals.The songs are short and to the point and rather catchy indeed.
Northeast Performer-Boston, MA Dec,95
"Broken" would be categorized as short catchy rock pop, a great introduction to the band if you have less than two minutes to capture their sound for someone's ears. "Run" tilts heavier but still contains poppy vocals. Seems like they are a fun spirited live.
Terrific and Scarce 45 and Picture Sleeve in EXCELLENT Condition.
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