Killer Tofu Records

Indie cult favorites Kind of Like Spitting formed in 1996 in Portland, Oregon. The band, led by singer-songwriter Ben Barnett, regularly toured in the US and released twelve albums in a span of just seven years. They broke up in 2006 but Barnett re-formed the band earlier this year. The current lineup consists of Barnett, (guitar/vocals), Brian Grant (bass) and Dante Johnson (drums). If you're a fan of Barnett's output with his other project Blunt Mechanic, you're gonna have an especially good time with this album. Chunky guitars contrasted with eloquent, driving bass lines and washed out, incredibly hooky vocals abound on these six tracks. It's classic Kind of Like Spitting and the Elvis Costello cover really makes a ton of sense, too.

Flip the record for Rockford, IL's indie pop/emo stalwarts Warren Franklin & The Founding Fathers' six-song contribution. The band's most recent effort was a split with Mikey Erg earlier this fall on Count Your Lucky Stars. Between writing for this and their soon-to-be-released next LP, they're clearly locked into a song-writing groove right now. If you're familiar with Warren's previous output, you know what you're getting here — if not, think Joie de Vivre meets Miracle of '86 or early Kevin Devine material.

Released by Topshelf Records on black vinyl

1. Kind of Like Spitting - Parasite Song 1 01:33
2. Kind of Like Spitting - Bullied by a Bee 03:39
3. Kind of Like Spitting - Stress Cadet 02:26
4. Kind of Like Spitting - No Planning Is Bad Planning 02:48
5. Kind of Like Spitting - Audience of Two 03:26
6. Kind of Like Spitting - Parasite Song 2 00:35
7. Kind of Like Spitting - (What's so Funny 'Bout) Peace Love and Understanding 03:33
8. Warren Franklin & the Founding Fathers - You're Settling 02:33
9. Warren Franklin & the Founding Fathers - How I Felt When I Met You 02:55
10. Warren Franklin & the Founding Fathers - Lonely Enough 02:50
11. Warren Franklin & the Founding Fathers - Rest Your Head 01:48
12. Warren Franklin & the Founding Fathers - Can't Be Subtle 02:13
13. Warren Franklin & the Founding Fathers - Understanding Poetry 02:47

https://topshelfrecords.bandcamp.com/album/its-always-nice-to-see-you