The Pacifics Play Favourites

The original intention behind the Stray Riffs blog was to rap about comics, tunes, and other cool things that I came across. Somehow, things took a turn and became way more introspective than I had planned. Not that it's an issue, but it was time to get a little less serious and a little more fun. Thankfully, I came across The Pacifics from Dublin.

Their EP “The Pacifics Play Favourites”, released on their own label, contains their takes on four old R&B/garage standards. Keeping true to their garage roots, the tracks are all recorded in glorious gritty mono. The EP features crunchy guitars and tight beats throughout and each cut would be a great surprise for your next party playlist. The standout is their re-think of “You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover” which takes the original's Diddley swagger and brings it closer to the skiffle-punk neighborhood of Billy Childish.

“The Pacifics Play Favourites” is a great little jam for your Saturday night house party or down-and-dirty smoky pub. The physical release may or may not be out but you can stream the tracks and learn more at the links below:

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