It was way back in December of 2008 that Ragged Claws released their debut ep The Sleepwalk, but the trio is back with the 7 track effort Imagined Kings. Lead by the vocals and guitar of Paul Kremer, the trio has taken their time with this album, but it is worth the wait. From the shifting strut of the bi-lingual, "Frida", to the romantic tropical sea shanty "Maui", this album is one of the best Chicago releases of the year. The album is available on bandcamp and you can pay what you like for it.
You can catch Ragged Claws @ The Fulton Street Collective (200 W. Fulton St) on Dec. 14th and at The Whistler on Jan. 14th.