The 1997 debut by Austin, TX, pop/rock band
Silver Scooter instantly garnered the band attention from around the indie rock world with its simple and energetic jangle rock. Led by
Scott Garred's deadpan vocals and playful guitar work, the disc kicks off with the lively "Tractor Pull." The fresh blend of almost punkish instrumentation and intelligent lyrics almost immediately attracted a diverse audience. The catchy and frantic pace of "Regret Sets In" is quickly followed by a more relaxed mood on "Good Man Down," "Riverbed," and "Catching Fish." That laid-back sound can be found on most of the songs by
Garred's solo project,
Super XX Man. Fuzz-heavy guitars and pounding drums resurface on "Pumpkin Eyes." The pace continually ebbs and flows throughout the disc, as bassist
John Hunt and drummer
Tom Hudson provide a solid rhythm section for
Garred's brooding guitar. The punk-pop sound of the band is most evident on "Solid Glass," a rollicking song full of compelling and exciting changes. It is followed by the most contemplative song of the group, "10 PM on Saturday Night." In the end, the disc is a solid debut, chronicling
Silver Scooter's tight and inventive music with
Garred's dedicated and thoughtful vocals. The band's Southern charm is evident throughout. The album was produced by
Dave McNair at Baylor Street Studios.
Sarah Dougher of
Cadallaca and later of
the Crabs appears on backing vocals on "Regret Sets In."