One of the few
Mitch Easter-produced bands that escaped widespread recognition,
Two Pound Planet released this stylishly packaged independent masterpiece before suspected clone
Oasis secured their first record deal. From Winston-Salem, NC, this power pop quartet combines
Beatlesque hooks and harmonies with
Elvis Costello-like quirkiness and the deadpan delivery of
the Kinks. While
Easter is presumed to be the genius behind their songs and arrangements,
Two Pound Planet are responsible for grafting their own sound.
Easter hopped aboard after being blown away by their demos. Cleanly produced, heavy on guitars and pseudo British attitude,
Songs From the Hydrogen Jukebox is as relevant and fresh even ten years (and counting) after its clandestine release in 1993.