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TagYerit — Heavy Construction
(Wabbit Wecordings TAQZ 1331, 1995, CD)

by Rob Walker, Published 1997-02-01

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With its male / female harmony vocals, short, somewhat catchy tunes, and a folky flavor at times, Heavy Construction is reminiscent perhaps of a Richard and Linda Thompson album. That is to say, lurking beneath the fairly basic harmonies and short song structures is a subtle yet redeeming eclecticism that lends interest to the band's not-quite-neo-prog, not-quite-mainstream sound. Heavy Construction contains 13 songs, all in the three to five minute range, though few of them are really memorable. The band is essentially a trio of guitar, bass, and drums, and though their music is not complex, and lacks the brilliant solos and crafty guitar work a Richard Thompson album might possess, they still infuse their sound with a slight quirkiness and personality that is not readily categorizable. At various times one hears a folkiness akin to an electric Fairport Convention, a distinct art-pop sensibility reminiscent of more contemporary groups, and also perhaps a small hint of the American prog band Now in the overall atmosphere of the songs. Heavy Construction is not necessarily progressive, but it's not bad for what it is.

Filed under: New releases, Issue 11, 1995 releases

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