Babe Report – “Allergy 2000”

Chicago-based act Babe Report channel a heady rock nostalgia, reminiscent of Yo La Tengo, on their new single “Allergy 2000.” Hypnotic bass currents, enveloping distortion, and a playful guitar chirpiness align with compelling qualities amidst sporadic vocal enticement. “The song to me is a vehicle for that soaring guitar lead line, which gets reprised after the tempo change,” says member Ben Grigg. “I think this one might have started as a ‘Let’s try to make a Yo La Tengo song’ ...

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