One of my favorite indies of '96, Pep Squad has returned, this time on BEC, with a project that rises far above the quality of their autonomous CD. Producers Chris Colbert and Bob Wohler seem to have aided, or brought out, a more mature sound, as the entire record has a decidedly darker feel. Even more happy-go-lucky songs like "Bug-Nug" have been semi-cloaked with a more serious feel, working in conjunction with the bounciness to make a very cool, unique sound, leaving behind the majority of the whimsical bubble gum. But this is still a fun record. "Jamie's Kisses" has a chorus that will not leave my head, as do the repetitive "Open" and "Bored Out of My Gourd." I can't wait to see Pep Squad do their business at this year's Tom.
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7ball #17Reviewed by Chris M. ShortPep Squad's BEC debut No Doy is an interesting mixture of breathy vocals and noisy feedback-laden guitars held together in a pop song format. In fact, No Doy is practically a tribute to such indie rock legends as Sonic Youth and Superchunk. For the most part, Pep Squad wants to play things off-kilter. Though the record starts off with the brooding "Angel," they quickly get into the indie power…Similar sounding releases
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