Our take: Sam from Feel It Records sent me a digital version of this debut from Chicago’s Spread Joy a few months ago, knowing I would like it. Just flip the record over and let the Spread Joy sink in. If ya think it's too short, you're wrong. Ten tracks in fourteen glorious minutes - as if Spread Joy have synthesized the best moments of the last 40-odd years of punk into one timeless pairing of tracks. Oh, and there's no denying that the mix is anchored by the vocal prowess & persona of Briana Hernandez, in a performance evoking visions of greats like Su Tissue and Lizzy Mercier Descloux. These ten tracks are a remarkably simple and near perfect distillation of the 'Pink Flag'-era Wire sound - giving way to frenzied No Wave dashes while executed with a speed/precision that approaches hardcore. While that moment has been postponed indefinitely, Spread Joy have quietly crafted a future classic. The Chicago group, consisting of some familiar faces from Negative Scanner and Human Beat, were due to play their first show in March 2020. Such is the case with the self titled debut from Spread Joy. Then again, there's the rare occasion when an album flat out smacks you in the face with sheer brilliance, demanding repeat listens. There are times when you discover a debut release, give it a few honest plays, and simply look forward to what's next.
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