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Misfits and Mistakes: Singles, B-sides & Strays 2007¿2023

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Misfits and Mistakes: Singles, B-sides & Strays 2007¿2023
Misfits and Mistakes: Singles, B-sides & Strays 2007¿2023

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Misfits and Mistakes: Singles, B-sides & Strays 2007¿2023

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When
Superchunk
gather up all their singles, compilation appearances, demos, and rarities in one place, it's always a treasure trove of punk rock greatness worth celebrating. Joining
Tossing Seeds
,
Incidental Music
, and
Cup of Sand
on the shelf,
Misfits and Mistakes: Singles, B-sides & Strays 2007-2023
is another testament to the power and passion that the band injects into every song, whether it's a classic single or a goofy cover. This set collects music from the period after they more or less vanished from the scene, then came bursting back with a series of singles and albums that restored them to their rightful place atop the indie rock throne. It runs in chronological order, starting off with the
Leaves in the Gutter
EP and ending with songs recorded but not used for the lovely
Wild Loneliness
album. In between these, the band show off their chops on a wide range of covers that span a snappy punk rock take on
Destiny's Child
's "Say My Name," a loose run through
the Cure
's "In Between Days," several lovingly assayed
Misfits
' songs, and a rollicking, heartful version of
John Cale
's "Child's Christmas in Wales." Each one features the band playing their hearts out and
Mac McCaughan
's vocals prove up to the task -- even on the
Klaus Nomi
song "Total Eclipse" -- turning each song into a desperate plea from a tattered but true soul. As much fun as these tracks are, the heart of the album is the raft of singles like "Me You & Jackie Mittoo," "Learned to Surf," "Break the Glass," and "Endless Summer" that are certainly equal to any of their early classics while also displaying all the things (unfiltered honesty, guitars jagged enough the break skin, songs with unobvious hooks) that make indie rock so meaningful to so many people. Added to these are a handful of acoustic versions of the singles where the band prove they don't need volume to make a deep and lasting impression. Check out their sparse versions of "What a Time to Be Alive" or "Erasure" for a 200-level class on how to break a punk rock heart with no amps. The two unreleased songs here -- "Everything Hurts" and "Making a Break" -- also dial down the wattage with no reduction of emotion. From their humble beginnings as young punks to their lofty position as indie rock torchbearers,
have always strengthened their reputation with music that ranks with the most powerful and important ever made, able to move, inspire, and impress no matter the sound or subject. This collection reinforces that notion, and proves that in their second act, the band remain at the very top of their game. ~ Tim Sendra

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