EYELIDS - 854 LP funk an undeniable classic of Reagan-era

an undeniable classic of Reagan-era hardcore political punk

His biggest hit is probably ‘Speedy Gonzales’ which ended up selling more than eight million copies worldwide

We hear elements of early WA punk or even the Hoodoo Gurus

Bert Jansch's It Don't Bother Me remains another essential British folk LP that belongs next to Nick Drake

10 new songs by Antiguo Régimen … pop new wave post punk ala The Wake

EYELIDS - 854 LP funk an undeniable classic of Reagan-eraEyelids is a band built around two fellows who have been involved in songwriting for some real greats (Elliott Smith! Steve Malkmus! Damien Jurado!). But this is them indulging their own personal loves: the lovely slackerish indie rock sound of Flying Nun and the like. 854 is a fun time listen, out on Jealous Butcher.