This is an album that gives a lot, despite what its title suggests. The only thing it takes, in fact, is your time, as this is an album dense with tunes, meaning, desperation and danceability. Oh and it also takes a slight liberty on Nickels And Diamonds, the opening riff of which is brazenly pilfered from I Wanna Be Your Dog by The Stooges. But we’ll let them off, as you know what they say: talent borrows, genius steals.
Verdict: 4/5
For Fans Of: Norma Jean, Every Time I Die, METZ
Give One Take One is out now via Cooking Vinyl.
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