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The new music for 2008 is looking decent. I mean Weezer is coming out with their sixth album. The Black Crowes are making a return. The Kooks, Coldplay, My Morning Jacket, The Raconteurs, Oasis, and Metallica all have new releases scheduled for this coming year. However, the first album I am going to review this year is from a band you might not have heard of, The Whigs. “Mission Control” is The Whigs second album, but their first studio recorded album. Their first album was actually recorded in the basement of their college house. Maybe I should start writing songs; I mean I only have three months left in my house. Anyway, The Whigs have a garage band sound with a little southern influence thrown in. They are pretty similar to the Kings Of Leon with a little more funk thrown in. The lead single off the album is “Right Hand Over My Heart” and I really love the song. However, I think there are many better tracks on the album. The bass line in the second track, “Production City” is addicting. “Hot Bed” features a lead acoustic guitar that will make you want to stomp your feet. The opener, “Like A Vibration” isn’t musically intricate, but the lyrics are cool and the driving guitar will make it a fun listen. Finally “Mission Control,” the last track, is a nice slow down and cool way to close out the album. Overall I really enjoyed this album. Although it is a little brief, I think it works out for the best. Cramming some mediocre songs in there would not have done any justice. I am going to go ahead and give “Mission Control” by The Whigs a 7.

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