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    HM Magazine #74/Lugsole
    Lugsole — Problems of Involvement cover

    Lugsole

    Problems of Involvement

    (1998)

    Reviewed by Brian Vincent McGovern

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    Label Daddy-O RecordsHM Magazine #74November 1998
    alternative rockindie rocknoise rock

    It was cool to hear this vibe-y, semi-slow rock & roll at Texas Tom this year. I would almost describe this as indie rock, but Lugsole aren't afraid of actually sounding good. Bass is adept at finding the groove, and vocals don't need much help.

    Other coverage for this album

    The Phantom Tollbooth 1998Reviewed by Corey WeltonIn an age where dissonance has become an artform and genre in its own right, Lugsole is the latest group to use this medium, and they do so on their newest release, Problems of Involvement, with a fair degree of success. Following inclusion on myriad compilations and a split 7" with Dear Ephesus, their first solo effort has a wide variety of sounds that make for a well-balanced CD. Lugsole has…

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