The Ascetic Junkies

Fresh off their wild and raucous 2008 release, One Shoe Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Portland, Oregon’s The Ascetic Junkies are back with a new LP, This Cage Has No Bottom. Maintaining an endearing blend of pop-infused bluegrass, the new record is a raw and rowdy hootenanny, showcasing the core of the Junkies magic: Matt Harmon and Kali Giaritta’s guy-girl harmonies, layered over whimsical melodies. On this sophomore release, listeners get a taste of the broad texture, lighthearted vibe, and reckless energy that turn the band’s live shows into keys and banjo-driven, romping stomping dance parties. With instrumentation reminiscent of early Decemberists’
recordings, The Ascetic Junkies’ melodic pop tendencies present something more akin to Miniature Tigers or The Rosebuds. Lyrical themes range from fact to fiction, while songs like “Get What You Want, Get What You Need” and “God/Devil/Gov’t” are standouts.

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