MARY LOU LORD: "Some Jingle Jangle Morning (When I'm Straight)"/"Western Union Desperate" 7" (Kill Rock Stars)

We'll call it the vinyl debut from Mary Lou Lord (backed here by Bikini Kill's rhythm section) until someone says otherwise. The a-side builds gracefully from the first fragile notes into a distortion-trenched fuzz rocker. Layered girlgroup harmonies. Very nice. The b-side brings two-songs-in-one. "Western Union" starts off rockin, stops, and strips down to acoustic guitar and Lord's breathy vocals. (Carrie McLaren)

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