Pygmy Shrews-The Egyptian (2009)

Pygmy Shrews are a band very near and dear to my heart. I've had the privilege of seeing them at least six times and even booked them a show here at SUNY Purchase with other awesome bands such as Vaz and the Men The Egyptian is their first full length debut and MAN IS IT GREAT. Noisy, heavy and reminiscent of the great pig fuck 'genre' from the 1980s.

Showcasing the talents of the best drummer in punk (Jeremy Villabos, formerly of Drunkdriver and now also formerly of Pygmy Shrews), the insane shredding c capabilities of Ben Greenberg (Zs, Hubble) and the heavy bass lines and primal squeals of Tia Vincent-Clark, this album truly showcases what new york has to offer.

Pygmy Shrews last show will be this Wednesday at 285 Kent at 9pm. I would not miss it for the world.

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