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  Stomach Worm by It Hugs Back


Stomach Worm cover art

Artist: It Hugs Back
Title: Stomach Worm
Catalogue Number: Too Pure 222S
Review Format: 45
Release Year: 2008



This time It Hugs Back do a cover. In fact they do a cover of "Stomach Worm" from Stereolab's first album. There's nothing too exciting here and this uninspired treatment never really rises above the level of dull. Everything is piled up in the mix with some tired vocals layered on top. Not too far from the original then…

Not quite sure what the point is of this release (contractual obligation, perhaps?) as it won't further their career.

Anyway, it's on a split single shared with Ray Rumours as part of the Too Pure Singles Club and it is a shame to see this series has become little more than a dumping ground following the "merger" with 4AD.

 


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Review Date: December 13 2008