2 spots on my last.fm alltime list is occupied by Deerhoof and Marnie Stern. Yet even though there are new albums on Kill Rock Stars from both camps because I’ve been delaying their drafts everyday and it is about time I come clean that I won’t be able to write. Although they are by no means mediocre albums – in fact both albums are rated better than their previous albums everywhere – I wasn’t impressed with either as much as I thought I would.

Marnie’s debut was incredibly exciting for me, yet it feels like it’s more of the same with worse songs this time. Although if it’s your debut with Marnie she will undoubtedly amaze you. Deerhoof’s been doing their spazz rock for the last few albums and it’s not breaking new ground either. I’ll be giving each album more time so I hope they grow on me. Hope I didn’t sound like a high school scener who eats bands for breakfast.

Deerhoof – Offend Maggie review on Pitchfork, interview and more music on Under the Rotunda and Shark Party.