DREW GARDNER - Wave Field LP Books Arctic Choke

Arctic Choke

intricate guitar-forward instrumentals and one faithful Randy Newman cover

with the opener Clad Faun probably being stylistically closest to the Minutemen and Gang Of Four-informed post punk of their early work

an album which ultimately showcased said essentialness (of Parker’s “side man” sound) on 9 of its 19 tracks

DREW GARDNER - Wave Field LP Books Arctic ChokeIf youve been following the wanderings of prolific psychedelic magicians Elkhorn, you might be surprised that Elkhorn guitarist Drew Garders solo LP Wave Field is the most out and out rock record on VHF in many years. Working here in a small group with excellent players Tom Malach (guitar), Andy Cush (bass), and Ryan Jewell (drums), Gardner cuts loose on a set of propulsive and swinging material that allows him to greatly expand his sound into