Thee Headcoatees Resurface with Defiant New Album 'Man-Trap' After 26-Year Hiatus

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Thee Headcoatees have blasted back into the present with 'Man-Trap,' a potent new album that ends a 26-year silence not with a whimper, but with a fuzzed-out, garage-rock battle cry. This is far more than a reunion; it is a reclamation of the raw, unvarnished spirit that made the band a cornerstone of the Medway scene.The original powerhouse quartet—Ludella Black, Kyra LaRubia, Bongo Debbie, and Holly Golightly—has reconvened, once again under the guiding hand of legendary producer Billy Childish, ensuring the album's authenticity is as palpable as its energy. Childish's signature lo-fi production remains a defiant stance against modern over-production, perfectly framing the band's explosive blend of girl-group harmonies and punk-rock ferocity.The title 'Man-Trap' is a quintessential Headcoatees maneuver, winking with B-movie charm while asserting a formidable, self-assured power. Their legacy, cemented by a string of iconic releases on labels like Sympathy for the Record Industry and Sub Pop, cast them as the rightful heirs to a lineage that runs through The Shangri-Las and The Stooges.'Man-Trap' not only reaffirms this status but solidifies their enduring influence on the contemporary garage revival. In an age of sterile, digitally-crafted music, this album is a vital jolt of electricity—a celebration of immediacy, camaraderie, and the timeless power of a killer guitar riff. It is a handcrafted, joyously raucous reminder that the most potent rock and roll is always worth waiting for.

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