"View from a glass tower"....and "People without end"-the Sweet Thieves and Tiny Hawks in review

First up is the new CD from Providence's hardworking Sweet Thieves and it ROCKS...it is a potent mix of post punk and disharmonic indie style rock that rides waves of hook ridden dual male/female vocals that brings to mind classic Sonic Youth while retaining its own unique and individual sound. The songs range from uptempo rockers like the title "View from a glass tower" and "N.P.N." to more haunting and melancholy tracks like the killer "Constant Sound"and "Prophets making prophets". These guys and gals write GREAT heartfelt melodies...with some really moving and introspective lyrics and considering the band consists of three members ...David Martinka guitar/vox, Hilary Jones bass/vox and Jay Mayoh/drums..they make a hell of a big rock sound. I'd recommend this to anyone who likes their music disharmonic, driving, honest and moving. A really fucking good release....more please.

Next up is Corleone records ass kicking Tiny Hawks with their frantic offering "People
without end". The fact that so much sound comes from two guys is really amazing to me
and this release rocks it as well as any four man unit in town and then some. The sound has a post hardcore meets Fugazi vibe that maintains a majestic upbeat energy with tons of unique
noisy guitar lines that melt into barrages of spastic and expertly played drum rhythms. This
recording captures masterfully the energy that the Hawks are well known for in their live performances which of course, is yet another great thing. The lyrics on this CD are also exceptional...like the aforementioned SweetThieves, its obvious a lot of thought and heart went into the words which flow like good poetry written with emotion and integrity. This is yet ANOTHER Providence band that makes the city proud and you should get your ass down to Armageddon or write to Corleone and get a copy pronto. Fuck yeah...

(TH photo: joshua peach)