A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a short blurb about this group’s debut album over at Highfiber, completely unaware that their new album had also just been released. And from the six songs I’ve heard so far (the first half only, alas) it seems like a really, really strong effort. I think the biggest difference is that they’ve steered clear of the distortion-laced sound that the Jennie Bomb album was so keen on, and are coming up with stuff that kicks the ass of practically every garage-punk band out there right now (and I don’t just mean The Donnas* either). What I find amazing is how they’ve so confidently shrugged off the sound that made them famous (well, relatively famous) and come up with something really fresh this time around. I don’t think this will alienate their fanbase in any way (hell, it’s not as if it’s No Code or something), but it is a definite departure.
* Incidentally, the Donnas are releasing their new album on October 26th, according to their website. If I were them, I’d be squeezing every last bit of energy I could to make sure each of those new songs shine, coz Sahara Hotnights is leaving everybody else in the dust.