The Oysters are a band that came to my
attention via an entry in The Trouser Press Record Guide (1991
edition). It basically said that if Paul Westerberg had increased
his drinking and Bob Stinson remained in the band, this is what The
Replacements would sort of sound like. The Oysters were a band from
Boston, MA and were signed to the TAANG! label (who released record
by Gang Green, The Lemonheads and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones). In
fact, Dickey Barret from the Bosstones is responsible for the cover
art for Green Eggs And Ham. The
band only released this one album and a single (Mine
Caroline also on TAANG!) before
breaking up.
Lead singer and
guitarist Richard McKenzie sounds like a decidedly off-key Paul
Westerberg. “Make It All Up To To” sounds like a mash up of The
Replacements “Mr. Whirly” and “Never Been To College”. Other
highlights include “Ballantine Stomp”, “On Special”,
“Headhunter” and “Reeperbahn”. While the band does have their
own sound, they certainly channel The Replacements more than anyone
else. Highly recommended for fans of The Replacements and fans of
boozy garage rock.
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