CAK087 Speedy Ortiz - Major Arcana Format:Digital The primary theme of the

The primary theme of the record is the anxiety induced by the rapid changes brought on by coming of age

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showcased their playfully chaotic arrangements

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Conceived as a pseudo-compilation album

CAK087 Speedy Ortiz - Major Arcana Format:Digital The primary theme of theOn their debut full length, Western Massachusetts Speedy Ortiz manages a bit of magic by conjuring the spirits of classic American indie rock, while twisting those ghosts into new shapes. Its easy to hear the influences of Helium, Jawbox, and Chavez on this album, as well as nods to their contemporaries including Grass is Green, Pile, and Roomrunner. Sweet vocal harmonies run up against gnarly distortion, aided by basic, chunky bass parts and heavy,