Running from the Blows

*Running From The Blows* is all over the rock ‘n’ roll map, making stops in punk snarl, sardonic post-punk, and The Smiths-esque indie pop spiked with woozy synth riffs. The result is a debut filled with dark shimmer, exuding a hypnotic haze (“Firewalking”), no-frills guitar muscle (“Lobby Talks”), and warped vibes (“Silverlake Goths”). But the infectious power pop bop of “Suburban Girlfriend” and classic shoegaze guitar of “Visions / Revisions” both conjure the sunshine of the band’s native California.

Discover Running from the Blows by Adult Books released in 2016. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

A refreshing bit of beach gloom, Adult Books cast a hazy shadow from Los Angeles' generally sunnier Burger and Lollipop records mecca.