Manos

Spinanes, “Manos” (Subpop, 1993)
Sparse, hard-hitting, off-kilter post-punk as a frame for sharp and plaintively melodic pop and Rebecca Gates’s haunting vocals; like a mid-point between Slint and Beat Happening.
1 is gorgeous (and uncharacteristically acoustic). Also excellent: 4, 6, 9
10/13/11