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Album Review: Sebadoh - Defend Yourself

Steve Bell

A more than welcome return from a band that paved the way for so many.

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Indie icons Sebadoh's first album in 14 years harks back to the vibe of benchmark sets Bakesale (1994) and Harmacy (1996), which will make fans very happy. As always the disparate songwriting vision and execution of main songwriting protagonists Lou Barlow (reflective break-up tracks: I Will, Oxygen, Listen) and Jason Lowenstein (angsty rockers: Inquiries, Beat) complement each other perfectly, and while these self-recorded tunes are reminiscent of their '90s pomp they still sound vital and contemporary. A more than welcome return from a band that paved the way for so many.