Penpals are a legendary ’90s altrock/altpop band from Japan. The band broke up in 2005, then reunited in 2011, but CAARRS marks their true return to writing and recording new music. And boy, what a glorious return it is. CAARRS is a strong collection full of slacker rock and altpop in the vein of contemporaries like Evan Dando and Stephen Malkmus. Warm, fuzzy, unpolished, laidback and rockin’, Penpals sound inspired on CAARRS.
It’s always tricky when bands reunite and record new music, but in the case of Penpals I’m impressed with the outcome. CAARRS is out now on CD through Testcard Records.
Add to wantlist: Bandcamp || Testcard Records