Sour Ops<\/a> postpunk? Well, sorta-kinda. To my ears, their melodic values are strong enough to suggest that third rail of music journalists, power pop. But there\u2019s a sincerity and authenticity \u2013 and a lack of slavish artifice \u2013 that makes that tag less than a good fit for this Nashville outfit.<\/p>\nThe songs are strong. The singing\u2019s impassioned and on pitch (and those backing vox are a treat). The playing is rock solid, never showy, always in service to the songs. The arrangements are straightforward and clean, yet filled with all manner of subtly inspired choices. Band leader\/singer\/songwriter\/producer Price Harrison knows how to channel emotional content into songs with wide apparel. Listen closely and you\u2019ll detect an encyclopedic knowledge and deep understanding of rock traditions. In a fair and just world, Sour Ops would rule the airwaves. But this is 2022, so that won\u2019t happen. But do your part \u2013 and do it for yourself \u2013 and pick up this, quite possibly one of the year\u2019s finest offerings.<\/p>\n
Oh, and yeah: the intro to the title track is, um, familiar. And that\u2019s okay.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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One of the great Supreme Court justices, Potter Stewart coined the aphorism \u201cI know it when I see it.\u201d He was talking about pornography, but the idea carries over to most any pursuit of a creative\/subjective character. So it is with music. I don\u2019t know how to tell you what \u201cpostpunk\u201d is, but I know it when I hear it.<\/p>\n