The Rebels Not In

by The Halo Benders

Overview

Once again, Calvin Johnson and Dug Martsch have united to crank out some of the weirdest, most oddly danceable tunes this side of King Kong. On The Rebels Not In, the third full-length effort from the Halo Benders, the duo does a much better job of vocal harmonizing than on their two prior albums, trading deep wails for off-key whines in their own unique fashion. Vocally, this record belongs largely to Calvin, accompanied largely by the trademark shimmering guitar work of Martsch. Opening with "Virginia Reel Around the Fountain," the band takes a far-removed stab at the Smiths classic by combining their trademark zany lyrics with melodramatic teenage angst. "Lonesome Sundown" best exemplifies the wonderful creativity that results from the union of the principal songwriters from Built To Spill and Beat Happening. The Rebels Not In is easily their most accessible effort yet, filled with upbeat, weird and wonderful tunes and a beat so catchy it's often difficult to stop your feet from tapping. ~ Marc Ruxin

Product Details

Release Date:	07/30/2021
Label:	K Records
UPC:	0789856108145

Tracks

1. Virginia Reel Around the Fountain
2. Your Asterisk
3. Lonesome Sundown
4. Devil City Destiny
5. Bury Me
6. Surfers Haze
7. Do That Thing
8. Love Travels Faster
9. Turn It My Way
10. Rebels Got a Hole in It

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Halo Benders   Primary Artist
Steve Fisk   Harmonium,Keyboards,Synthesizer,Organ,Theremin
Calvin Johnson   Guitar,Vocals,Voices
Heather Dunn   Guitar
Ralf Youtz   Drums,Guitar
Wayne Rhino Flower   Bass,Drums
Doug Martsch   Bass,Guitar,Vocals,Voices,Keyboards

Technical Credits

Calvin Johnson   Engineer
Tae Won Yu   Photography
Marco Fischer   Collage,Cover Design
Diana Arens   Engineer
Phil Ek   Producer