On the surface, Alabama music seems spare- a bunch of rednecks singing some poor rendition of "Sweet Home Alabama." However, if you actually try to delve into the local music scene you will find that it isn't so bad... It's a handful of solid artists that have been going at it for years. There are some pop success stories with The Pierces, Wild Sweet Orange and The Bridges but when it comes to authentic garage music, acts like The Dexateens, AA Bondy, Dan Sartain, 13Ghosts, Taylor Hollingsworth and All the Saints are worth noting.
While the ones that are even less well-known should usually stay that way, there is one group that has always stood out. One that brings something new, other than pounding drums and guitars, with beautiful harmonies and melodies that recall the days of The Velvet Underground's "I'll Be Your Mirror." That band is The Grenadines. Of course, they have yet to release an album in the four years they have been together but what they do have is a collection of great singles. "Look Around" is an underrated masterpiece and without question one of the best songs from the local scene.
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