The Pyramids consist of Sam Windett and Mark Cleveland of the Archie Bronson Outfit. The intention of Windett and Cleveland was to recapture the energy of 60s American Garage bands like The Sonics and the Monks, and in this they have succeeded to a degree. The music was largely written over the course of one weekend and recorded in two sessions in a barn with overhanging microphones catching Windett and Cleveland running through their newly written songs, often for the second or third time. There is an immediacy and enthusiasm perceptible on the album that is refreshing.”Manitou” hints at a monochrome White Stripes, but eventually through repetition and drone ends up sounding more like early Doors. Debut single “Hunch Your Body, Love Somebody” is an exception, recalling the Stooges at their height. Its tune buried under the wall of guitar noise and the desperation of Windett’s vocals renders almost it catchy. It’s unfortunately not enough to save The Pyramids this time around.

Karl McDonald Generally either listening to music or asleep. Sometimes both simultaneously. Those Geese Were Stupefied
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