77s

Ping Pong Over The Abyss

Exit Studios

1983

The 77s very first album is mostly New Wave in the sound, with the exception of a couple of songs:  "Ping Pong Over The Abyss", which is more straight-forward guitar-driven rock; "Time Is Slipping Away", which sound more like the alt. rock sound that they would be much more known for on future albums like Pray Naked and Drowning With Land In Sight; and the album closer, "Denomination Blues (That's All)", which is a very somber and piano-driven number, which reminds me a bit like Bruce Hornsby or the Eagles in its delivery.  Very nice.  Being a fan of later-day 77s, I consider these last three the strongest on the album.  Not that the rest of the songs are slouches -- the quirky New Wave rock is infectious, and the lyrics are profound indeed.  Not a bad listen; I just happen to like the end of the album more...

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