A lot of musicians wonder what it takes to get their band’s LP reviewed on Pitchfork – and some (maybe) even just to have a song posted on The Deli’s blog. The truth might be disappointing for many: music critics and bloggers constantly search for music they like, and that’s what they highlight, but they also miss a ton of stuff, because there’s just too much music to deal with out there – which by the way explains why having proper PR backing is important. Also, a record that gets a 7 from a reviewer might get a 4 or a 9 from another from the same publication, so the "random taste" factor is substantial. This being said, while OK records find both fans and detractors in the music reviewing community, really good ones always seem to build some consensus. This seems to be the case for Brooklyn’s punk pop quartet Chumped (a band we covered for the first time almost exactly one year ago), whose new album "Teenage Retirement" recently got a really good review from Pitchfork. The record belongs squarely to the "90s resurgence" wave that in recent years has been inspiring many in the Brooklyn’s DIY community of musicians, but it stands out from most other releases for consistency of the songwriting – always something quite rare to find. Check out track opener "December is the Longest Month" below, and don’t miss what promises to be an incredibly packed show at tiny Acheron on December 30.
We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best "punk and derivates" songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!