Shannon and the Clams pull from the past to create music that's different, the vintage twinge reminiscent of many 60s girl groups, and an almost rockabilly sound while still allowing it to feel fresh and new. It feels like stepping into the past, yet it still incredibly innovative, a time capsule and love letter to their classic rock influences.
Shannon and the Clams - "Year of the Spider" | Album Review
With production from The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach, there is a certain pop-ish digestibility that walks a razor's edge, staying wholly true to the humanity of it all. One could imagine hearing this on “the radio,” despite its fantastic rebellion from the quantization-black hole vacuuming up the world of pop today - a feat in and of itself.