God Is In The TV
  • Home
  • News
    • Preview
  • Reviews
    • Albums
    • EPs
    • Live
    • Festivals
    • Arts
  • New Music
    • Tracks Of The Week
    • Video Of The Week
    • GIITTV Introducing
    • Preaching from the Pews
  • In Conversation
  • In Camera
    • Video
  • Features
    • Opinion
    • Mixtapes
  • Competitions
EPs, Reviews 0

Minihorse – Big Lack EP (Friendship Fever)

By Nad Khan · On November 14, 2016


‘Wake up take a nap,’ reads Minihorse’s Facebook bio, a tongue-in-cheek statement that perfectly represents the glazed-eyed traditions of slacker rock. Hailing from the tiny town of Ypsilanti, Michigan, the trio are signed to small-time indie label Friendship Fever and their impending EP, titled Big Lack will be their debut release.

What immediately becomes clear is that Minihorse are a band with some tough acts to follow. But the EP is littered with some brilliant variations of the slacker sound. Opening track ‘Blueblack’ is a fuzz-laden paradise which includes a random dog-barking every now and then. Yuck-like in its daydream sentiment, the track slots in deadpan lyrics like “We pack into a hatchback/we drive ourselves into the sea/or to RIP,” which are almost over-worked and awkward, but in a good way. ‘Drink You Dry’ is a brilliantly coarse number, with a generous spreading of messy distortion and crunchy guitar licks that soundtrack the singer’s contentment with his drinking habits.

‘Thriller’ is nothing like Michael Jackson, preferring the indie pop simplicity of minimal drum machines and cartoonish synth leads. There’s a sudden shift in pace with the more urgent ‘Pinstripe Web,’ which quickly becomes an underwhelming two-minute filler. But just when you think Minihorse might be another one trick stoner-pony (sorry), ‘Colour’ snatches Cheatahs’ bendy guitars and splices them with anthemic pop vocals. Minihorse are on the right side of lazy with Big Lack and their slow-burners that shine brightest.


Minihorse – Big Lack EP (Friendship Fever)
Nad Khan
November 14, 2016
7/10
7 Overall Score

app-sliderMinihorse

You Might Also Like

  • Albums

    Tyler Massey – All The Pretty Lights (Garland)

  • Albums

    Various Artists – Gary Crowley’s Lost 80s (Demon Music)

  • In Conversation

    IN CONVERSATION: White Lies

No Comments

Leave a reply Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Latest

  • 8

    Tyler Massey – All The Pretty Lights (Garland)

    February 20, 2019
  • Video of the Week #106: These New Puritans – Inside The Rose

    February 20, 2019
  • Any Other

    IN CONVERSATION: Any Other

    February 20, 2019
  • 9

    Various Artists – Gary Crowley’s Lost 80s (Demon Music)

    February 20, 2019
  • OPINION: Idles, Sleaford Mods, class and authenticity

    February 19, 2019
  • IN CONVERSATION: White Lies

    February 19, 2019

Recent Comments

  • Anonymous on Jonny Squid – Rosebud (Laughing Records)
  • Jonathan Wright on Various Artists – Gary Crowley’s Lost 80s (Demon Music)
  • Jonny Squid on Jonny Squid – Rosebud (Laughing Records)
  • Alan Wilkins on Jonny Squid – Rosebud (Laughing Records)
  • Jonny Squid on Jonny Squid – Rosebud (Laughing Records)
  • AggroK on Video Of The Week #105: R.O.C. – THINK AGAIN

Popular

  • OPINION: Idles, Sleaford Mods, class and authenticity OPINION: Idles, Sleaford Mods, class and authenticity
  • Holy Holy – York Barbican, 08/02/2019 Holy Holy – York Barbican, 08/02/2019
  • The Specials - Encore (UMC) The Specials – Encore (UMC)
  • NEWS: Desperate Journalist unveil new video for epic single 'Satellite' NEWS: Desperate Journalist unveil new video for epic single ‘Satellite’
  • Desperate Journalist - In Search of the Miraculous (Fierce Panda) Desperate Journalist – In Search of the Miraculous (Fierce Panda)
  • Tracks of The Week #57 Tracks of The Week #57
  • John Scofield – Howard Assembly Room, Leeds, 13/02/2019 John Scofield – Howard Assembly Room, Leeds, 13/02/2019
  • Ladytron - Ladytron (!K7) Ladytron – Ladytron (!K7)
  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Competition T & Cs
  • GIITTV Archive

Subscribe2


 

© 2004 - 2016 God is in the TV. All rights reserved.