Bangtails

The Bangtails were from Kansas City. These days, the band is considered to be a minor footnote in the career of Archer Prewitt (Mudhead, The Coctails, The Sea And Cake), whom he served as bass player for. Sonically, they are awash in chiming jangle pop, straight out of R.E.M., circa 'Chronic Town'. The Bengtails were further defined by singer Mike Winston, who's strained-to-the-max croon echoes of Squirrel Bait vocalist Peter Searcy. Though these diametric facets sound seemingly uncomfortable on paper, they actually translate well onto record. [SOURCE: WILFULLY OBSCURE]