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The Lymes

Strange Hotel

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athomas by Andy (quirk) Thomas May 14th, 2002

There are some clear influences in this band. The vocal is distinctly of the Kurt Cobain school of slightly angsty american that's for certain. The music is for the most part charged up classic indierock, a less distinctive My Vitriol if you like. The three tracks here are all much of a muchness, working hard to make you remember the chorus's but just falling short. Once they outgrow their influences and fully develop a style they can call their own they could become something special. At the moment it's just ok.

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