Eugene and the Lizards - Bugjuice / I Want Some Action (Domino)
4/5
By: Stephen Maughan
Taken from their 10” and download only EP Glue, the latest offering from the renowned London based eccentric Eugene McGuiness and his latest band is a rather catchy affair, mixing elements of surf pop with a classic garage rock style, sewn together with the kind of poppy melodies that used to get the readers of Smash Hits magazine twirling around their bedroom.
‘Bugjuice’, also the name of a 90's Disney reality show about bored kids in summer camp, has some mismatched lyrics about cemeteries, cappuccinos, morning markets, and dandelions that gently swirl through your head. I doubt there can be much else you need in a song, but just in case, the flip side ‘I Want Action’ is pretty impressive too, offering a more classic sound, with a simple guitar hook and a storming tale of confused love.
Eugene and the Lizards are a band full of ideas and energy. On the basis of this offering, Eugene McGuiness, if he wants one, is on track for a long, and fascinating career.
Artists in this article: Eugene McGuinness
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