The Soft Pack began as a collaboration of two friends, Matt Lamkin and Matty McLoughlin. “We wanted to start a band that played simple, catchy, smart rock songs,” says Matt. “There weren’t many bands in San Diego doing that at the time. So we did.” The aesthetic that Matt and Matty honed early on is the piece de résistance of their debut album – a spare yet fiery jangle of guitars, drums, base and pokerfaced singing. By CMJ 2008, the pair had recruited permanent members Dave Lantzman (bass) and Brian Hill (drums), and played a raucous 11 show run at the festival. The much-deserved buzz spread, and the band was picked up on tours with The Breeders, Franz Ferdinand and The Last Shadow Puppets before making similar waves at SXSW ’09.
Opening track of their self-titled debut album The Soft Pack “C’Mon” kicks off the record with a playful challenge from the band after which the four-piece race through the deliciously poppy and refreshing “Down on Lovin’”. By track three – first single “Answer to Yourself” – The Soft Pack’s signature no-frills sound comes to a head with an irresistible last-gang-in-town swagger. “Parasites” – a standout track and favourite of the live set – closes the album with a triumphant finish.
Already garnering comparisons to the likes of The Strokes, The Velvet Underground and Eddy Current Suppression Ring, The Soft Pack represent rock and roll at its most raw, unrefined and exciting!
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