Parka -‘Attack Of the Hundred Yard Hardman.’ (Jeepster)

Many years ago, Jeepster signed and released albums by two acts based north of the border, one of whom did well under Jeepster (Belle and Sebastian), the other who left to a major label before they started to sell huge quantities of records and changed their main influence from Sebadoh to Coldplay (Snow Patrol). So where do Parka stand?

Musically speaking, Parka would appear to have more in common with the likes of the View or the Fratellis than either Belle and Sebastian or Snow Patrol. This is jolly, knees up vaguely ‘indie’ rather than groundbreakingly radical indie. Yet, I’m not sure how much that matters. Parka don’t seem to make any claims towards being radical, what they are is fun, and that they succeed at brilliantly.

Including the three singles released so far: ‘If You Wanna?’, ‘Disco Dancer’ and ‘Better Anyway’ Parka’s debut is worth checking out. The fun starts with opener ‘Bosses and Bastards’ and continues right through. It won’t change your life, but it could be the soundtrack to your summer. And that’s gotta be worth something.

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Parka -‘Bosses and Bastards.’ mp3

Parks -‘Better Anyway.’ mp3

Parka’s website/Parka’s MySpace

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