English AfterthoughtJAMIE & STEVE

English Afterthought

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For over 30 years, the Spongetones have been among indie rock’s best-kept secrets. The North Carolina combo has labored relentlessly, turning out Anglo-infused power pop and retro rock brimming with shimmering hooks, radiant harmonies and irresistible melodies. Though stripped down to its pair of principals, Jamie Hoover and Steve Stoeckel (with other Spongetones lending support), English Afterthought sounds for all intents and purposes like a band outing. There’s no denying its sparkle, from ebullient opener “Emily’s Ghost” to the enticing “Color Me Over Again.”

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