Vulture Whale - New EP, tour, good rock

"You look as good as you did in the '80s, you're still a head-turner... Do you look good for a woman your age? You're so pretty, pretty....ageless..."

That's a sample of the funny, insightful lyrics thrown around the song "Headturner" from the band Vulture Whale, whose (2nd) debut LP came out earlier this year. You can also hear the song at the band's MySpace site.

My pal John tipped me off to Vulture Whale a few weeks back and I'm glad he did. I like what I hear alot - raucous guitar rock, mixed with vocal Strokes-isms, Replacements rush, Pollard British accents and more. Definitely worth a listen for the indie garage rocker inside you. I'll be hearing more of this crew I'm sure.

The band's website is great - lots of info, blog pix and posts, plus you can get a freebie download of Vulture Whale's new EP called Bamboo You.

Others are singing the band's praises as well:
Power of Pop - "Vulture Whale have perfected a formula here of quirky lyrics matched by a punk rock energy on top of the easy melodic, rockabilly hooks. Buy this album, draw the curtains, lock the doors, and air-guitar away as you bounce on your bed."
Static - "The album is rough and raw, but that's the nature of their music. It has that kind of an edge to it... the new Vulture Whale would make an excellent road trip soundtrack."
The Fire Note - "The quartet make no mistakes that this is a no frills straight forward rock record that has catchy melodies, in your face guitar and pounding drums that all combine for a good time and an incentive to come back for more.



Vulture Whale has the following shows lined up, likely a lot more coming by spring.
Dec 4 - The Nick w/ Ibilisi Takedown and Starter Kits
Birmingham, Alabama
Dec 26 - The Bottle Trees
Birmingham, Alabama
Jan 16 2010 - The Independent
Auburn, Alabama
Jan 21 2010 - Hi Tone w/Glossary
Memphis, Tennessee
Jan 22 2010 - White Water Tavern w/Glossary
Little Rock, Arkansas
Jan 23 2010 - The Basement w/ Glossary
Nashville, Tennessee
Jan 28 2010 - The Caledonia w/Glossary
Athens, Georgia
Jan 29 2010 - The Hummingbird w/ Glossary
Macon, Georgia
Jan 30 2010 - Bottletree w/ Glossary
Birminghum, Alabama
Feb 20 2010 - The Double Door w/ Lambhandler
Charlotte, North Carolina
Mar 5 2010 - The Nick w/ Lambhandler
Birmingham, Alabama