Fans are thrilled to hear an unpolished similarity to early works such as Even Are You In or Out? and Hot Tropics yet Casual Acquaintances seems to be more of a regression. The album is certainly spooky throughout, lyrically and melodically. The band has distinguished itself by coining an unusual genre, “Beach Goth,” that is surf like, yet gritty enough to be garage rock. That’s not long for any artist today but it may be for records that are compiled from “demos, works-in-progress and other unfinished business” from the previous release City Club.Ĭity Club sessions are evident in the better half of this album’s material. What’s so surprising is that it’s been two years since the previous release. You get just that in Casual Acquaintances, a surprise summer seventh studio LP. Through their name alone, The Growlers present roughness. The Growlers search their roots for old sound Casual Acquaintances released July 27,2018Īfter winning the hearts of new found fans with the flowery City Club, The Growlers recycle material to indulge diehard devotees with their very own Beach Goth Records and Tapes debut.

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