The Breeders - Divine Hammer EP + Cannonball EP

Following the success of their surprise hit, “Cannonball,” this second release from Last Splash provides a few more droplets of greatness from Ms. Deal and Co. A must have for any Breeders fan; the alternate version of “Divine Hammer” is enough to warrant the purchase of this single. “Hoverin'" is a ramshackle track that Kim wrote with ex-husband John Murphy, which she'd later flesh out on her Amps album. Ironically enough, about staying away from drugs, this song seems almost prophetic considering Kelley gets busted on possession one year after this single was released. Kelley harmonizes with her sister on a playful acoustic cover of the Hank Williams favourite, "I Can't Help It (If I'm Still in Love With You)." This track recalls the original incarnation of the Breeders when the Deal sisters were a busking folk duo playing truck stops around Ohio. Ending the disc, Dinosaur Jr. frontman J Mascis adds vocals to a third reading of "Do You Love Me Now?"

Now I say this about a lot of songs, but this really is a collection of brilliant, scintillating moments that combined are more than a song. The opening "ah-wooooooo-ooh"s send shivers down my spine (fun fact: that particular sound was created by putting a styrofoam cup over the mic). The slippery riff and unconventional lyrics of "Cannonball," the first single from their album, Last Splash, tossed the Breeders into the spotlight. There are no less than three epic riffs: the immortal bassline, the easy charm of the guitar riff, the powerfully chugging other guitar riff, the brief peal of feedback sounding like a distorted whistle being blown. And that's all before the verse starts! The song then rides along the groove it's established until the chorus, which explodes with energy before going back to singsong poppy sweetness. It's as good as the best songs by Kim Deal's old band, and it really should be acknowledged as such. With a trio of B’sides. "Cro-Aloha" is a rough, early take of "No Aloha," countering the angelic album version. Josephine Wiggs steps up to the mic for the dark and self-penned "900" as well as a nice cover of Aerosmith's "Lord of the Thighs." These are treats for Breeders buffs, but nothing essential for the casual listener.

Finally, two more rabbits pop out of "Cannonball"'s hat that deserves mentioning:

1. "The bong in the re-gay-sawng..." -beat- *CHUGGACHUGGACHUGGACHUGGA*

2. "On the laaaaaast splaaaaaash~"

Divine Hammer EP ripped from the 4AD release on CD to MP3 @ 320kbps

The Breeders; Divine Hammer

1.      Divine Hammer

2.      Hoverin’

3.      I Can’t Help It (If I’m Still In Love With You)

4.      Do You Love Me Now?

Cannonball EP ripped from the 4AD release on CD to MP3 @ 320kbps

The Breeders; Cannonball

1.      Cannonball

2.      Cro-Aloha

3.      Lord Of The Thighs

4.      900

JUST A QUICK HEADS UP!! Both EP's are on Mediafire...any issues let me know in the comments below and I'll re-up them. Thank You