Three Minute Movie: man, these guys are tight. They lay down melodies that should bring a tear to Frankie Stubbs’ eyes, Hisashi can really sing (and not just in a punk rock way), and it makes for that weird combo where I want to sing along (even though the Japanese lyrics translated into and sung in English make no sense to me) but really, the songs are way better if I just shut up and listen. This seven inch has two really cool tracks from one of my favorite Japanese bands. The Miles Apart: they have a tough act to follow. You should really listen to their side first. Let them work as the opening act for Three Minute Movie. The Miles Apart temper their punk rock with a lot of Psychedelic Furs/Smiths influence. It makes the songs a little too self-consciously sad.
–sean (Snuffy Smile)