Merchandise: Children of Desire
Mar 5th, 2013 by dcronin
“The lean, no-nonsense attack and baritone crooning found on 2012′s Children of Desire might make it seem like Merchandise would be more comfortable in the ’80s Manchester scene than in their home stomping grounds of Tampa, Florida. But then, a statement like that is oversimplifying the depth of this record… They have no gimmicks to speak of, they are exceptionally hard to describe (comparisons to the Smiths or the Church only scratch the surface), and they sound more timeless than trendy.” –All Music Guide