and call me in the morning

On my hunt for some new music, Last.fm suggested that I take a listen to some guys that call themselves Lovedrug. So I said “NO”, and then proceeded to download their latest album

“The Sucker Punch Show”, released October 18, 2008. Just like most music we here at IndieGasm write about, I was instantly hooked. Lovedrug isn’t exactly something I’d place under the category of “catchy”, but it’s definitely something worth spending some time with.

Canton, Ohio gave birth to the band in 2001, and since then, went through some changes. Lovedrug is presently made up of Mike Shepard (vox/guitar/piano), Jeremy Michael Gifford (guitar/synthesizer/piano), Thomas Bragg (bass), and James Childress (drums).

I haven’t had the pleasure to listen to the other albums they’ve released in the past, but I will say that “The Sucker Punch Show” sounds like something that Manchester Orchestra and Mars Volta would make (with a little Muse on top). Mmm Mmm Mmm. These dudes have a pretty distinctive sound which, of course, is a bit of a must in today’s music scene.

If you like indie-rock, give Lovedrug a shot. At least have a one night stand with them. To make it easier for you, here’s their music page for you to taste yourself.

“The Sucker Punch Show” (2008)

1. Let It All Out
2. Only One
3. Blood Like
4. Everyone Needs A Halo
5. The Dirtiest Queen
6. Borrowed Legs
7. Broken Home
8. Fake Angels
9. My World
10. Hante Bruit
11. Panicked Witness
12. Dying Days

Happy Halloween y’all!

Written by Chris Spofford