Idiot Grins – ‘Hounds of Mess Around’

Presenting a soulful rock sound with brass-laden enthusiasm, Hounds of Mess Around is the fifth full-length from Oakland-based band Idiot Grins. Their upbeat, expansive sound is marked by charismatic vocal smoothness amidst a wide-ranging array of instrumentation, ranging from bluesy guitar licks to illuminated organs and blaring brass. Aesthetically, there’s a fond likeness to acts such as Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, and Hounds of Mess Around continues the fantastic songwriting sho...

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