Superchunk
“Me & You & Jackie Mittoo” b/w “Sunset Arcade”
Merge Records [2013]
I love that we can once again get hyped up over a new Superchunk record. Their last album, Majesty Shredding, found the band back in perfect form and from the sounds of this 7-inch, their next full length, I Hate Music (out Aug. 20), will be coming at us with the same strong indie rock that filled their early records.
The A-side here is “Me & You & Jackie Mittoo” which is an alternate version than the one that will appear on the upcoming album. Hopefully it is only a small variance of the album version because this track is a full on power Superchunk song that caps out at 2 minutes. It has everything you want from the Chunk with a big hook, big guitars and plenty of energy. The B-side is “Sunset Arcade” which is a non-album track but a perfect complement to the A-side as it is another indie rocker. Trust me when I say it will have you singing “At the sunset arcade” in no time!
The jacket here is an art filled cardboard cover while this limited-edition pressing of 1,500 copies is on translucent blue vinyl. You can still find one at Merge Records but typically Superchunk eventually sells out so if you want one I wouldn’t delay forever.
Superchunk Website
Merge Records
-Feature by Christopher Anthony
A lifelong fan of new music—spent the '90s working in a record store and producing alternative video shows. In the 2000s, that passion shifted online with blogging, diving headfirst into the indie scene and always on the lookout for the next great release. Still here, still listening, and still sharing the best of what’s new.
- Christopher Anthonyhttps://thefirenote.com/author/canthony/
- Christopher Anthonyhttps://thefirenote.com/author/canthony/
- Christopher Anthonyhttps://thefirenote.com/author/canthony/
- Christopher Anthonyhttps://thefirenote.com/author/canthony/
It’s hard to not get excited about a new Superchunk album. And a new Sebadoh’s on the way too?!?!?!