Midnight Reruns’ ‘Force of Nurture.’Mere seconds into Midnight Reruns’ shambolic, power-pop-laden sophomore effort, singer Graham Hunt is trapped inside his own head – convinced a deadly disease is swiftly destroying his body – and he’s trying to break out. “I’m gonna die, I’m gonna die, I’m gonna die,” Hunt rambles behind a jangly guitar on “There’s an Animal Upstairs.” Then the pent-up tension sets off an explosion.
Force of Nurture, recorded in New York City with producer Tommy Stinson, builds on the urgent sense that this reckless youth can’t last forever.
Midnight Reruns opened for Stinson’s seminal band The Replacements for a sold-out reunion at the Rave earlier this year, and the parallels between the two are clear: On Force of Nurture, the band embodies that same restless spirit and shrewd songwriting chops.
“Natural Selection” appears in the December 2015 issue of Milwaukee Magazine.
Kevin is a freelance writer residing in Milwaukee. He’s contributed to The Shepherd Express, Third Coast Daily, Pop Matters and the sadly now-defunct A.V. Club Milwaukee. He looks forward to forging a deeper connection with the city’s impressive music scene during his gig as a Music Notes blogger. His talents include music criticism, riding a bicycle, drinking tasty beers and a crafty croquet swing. His weaknesses comprise Jean-Claude Van Damme movies, professional wrestling and his ever-growing record collection. He’s in desperate need to find more physical (and hard drive) space for the exceptional albums Milwaukee musicians keep churning out.
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