Single Review: Funny Side

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The Funny Side single by the Auckland band Jackal is very short and sweet at two minutes and thirty seconds. But its upbeat tempo and strangeness reminds of a cross between the Pixies and the Talking Heads. Not a bad thing at all.

It’s a shouty, quirky, punk rock affair with great guitars (I love the palm muting), and brilliant production. A few more lyrics wouldn’t have gone amiss however, but it’s not aiming to be anything more than it is.

I can’t stop singing Funny Side now, damn it. It’s in your face, kick ass punk rock and I cant wait for their new album. Nice work guys.

http://jackalband.bandcamp.com/music