Marvelous Mark
Buzzin'
Formerly of Torontos blown-out noisepop superstars The Marvelous Darlings, Mark Fosco hasnt exactly rested on his laurels since that band broke up. Instead, hes picked up where they left off - now recording as Marvelous Mark, he dropped debut solo LP Crushin last year via Drunken Sailor, and it proved not only what a ludicrously talented songwriter he is, but also how much fun can be had with a guitar, a fuzzbox and a whole lotta hooks. Buzzin collects the two EPs that preceded that album - Husband Material and Bite Me - together with seven brand new demos, and its another essential dose of woozy yet muscular powerpop. Recalling Teenage Fanclub circa Thirteen, Weezer at their catchiest and Slowdive hiding their steroids in thick clouds of weed smoke. Itll shred your speakers even as it gets your head nodding and your toes tapping - youll be singing along and demanding more before you know it.