But it sure sounds like it. Say hello to The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart, the Brooklyn band that sounds like late-’80s Creation Records. We mean the entire roster (but especially Ride). The self-titled debut comes out in February on Slumberland; as much as we love the Jesus And Mary Chain/My Bloody Valentine-style guitar fuzz, it’s high time that the jangly, chiming side of that Britpop-era sound (Aztec Camera, Black Tambourine, et al) got its due. Please consider this our first Hot New Band Alert of 2009. February tour dates after the jump.
“Everything With You” from The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart:
https://magnetmagazine.com/audio/EverythingWithYou.mp3
The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart Tour Dates:
2/7 – New York City – Mercury Lounge
2/8 – Philadelphia, PA – Kung Fu Necktie
2/9 – Washington, DC – Black Cat Backstage
2/11 – Chicago, IL – Schubas
2/12 – Toronto, ON – Neutral
2/15 – Boston, MA – Middle East
