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Local CD review: The Authors ‘Get Haunted’
First impressions mean a lot, and given the slipshod start of the debut full-length from the Authors, that could be an unfortunate fact for the Austin band. The opening of “Get Haunted” stumbles through a one-two rhythm that can’t quite keep up with a simplistic single-note guitar line.
But don’t let that keep you from lending these locals an ear. From the second track on, the Authors reveal a distinct aesthetic that melds dark new wave melodies with the smooth slide of surf rock. This blend is most apparent on “Feels Like Running,” where the deep timbre of Justin Prater’s flowing vocals creates a sharp counterpoint to the shuddering twang of the song’s tinny guitar chords. The Authors have a dancier side, too: Prater croons a few falsetto notes over the disco drive of “Battles,” and the Strokes-like bounce of “Lonely Ways” will get your head bobbing. It takes the album a few minutes to find its groove, but like the ghost of a chilling memory, “Get Haunted” likely will likely stay with you for a while.
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