Here’s a very rare new wave-infused 7” from the US, one that’s been under-the-radar for me for some time now. I finally decided to spring for a copy just to quell my curiosity.\u00a0The Myst were a trio from Ohio, and this is\u00a0the only recording that I’m aware of. A single, lone 7” from 1987, when hair metal ruled the world.<\/p>\n
Now, the\u00a0original Discogs listing (since changed) is a bit misleading, as I wouldn’t really call this post-punk OR coldwave (especially by the American definition), though it’s not a completely unrelated genre<\/em> trying to pass off as dark synth, which is a thing I’ve seen far too much out there (hint hint, sellers). That said, I’d say there’s a lot more of a new wave and light indie rock\/jangle\/power-pop flavor here, which is certainly a vibe I can hang with all the same. Some R.E.M. touchstones, though obviously not mysterious or esoteric as their earlier material. Both tracks could have appeared on a late 80s film soundtrack, especially the first song, with its uplifting chorus (get the girl, get the job, nothing can stop me, yeah!). I slightly prefer the b-side, myself. In general, I’m here for those guitar tones, and both tracks deliver in spades here. This might fit nicely in a playlist with The Psalms<\/a> 7”.<\/p>\n After releasing this single, The Myst were never heard from again. Perhaps one of their members developed the popular 90s point-and-click computer game? \ud83e\udd14 Bad jokes and associations aside, here’s the deets for this single. Let me know what you make of it!<\/p>\n
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