Balaclava: “Simon Steals A Lot”

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Written By Michael Gutierrez

Sounds like the Ramones on a DEVO bender. It’s Balaclava, out of Queens, which has a slightly cheaper average rent than Brooklyn. Our highlighted track “Simon Steals A Lot” is a fast-paced post punk bopper. Do all these guys wear Balaclavas at the live show? Is that the bit or no? Off The 1/4 Inch Almanac, and recorded on a Tascam 388, which this guy really loves.

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