Former Weezer bassist Matt Sharp reforms 90s’ hitmakers The Rentals with a vengeance, bent on taking modern rock radio back and injecting a withered pop music scene with some fresh blood–in this case, a revolving lineup of exceptional musicians (including Joey Santiago of The Pixies)–and masterful riffage from Sharp himself. Those who missed the Moogy, manic melodies on their classic Return of the Rentals: never fear, because it’s still The Rentals you always knew and loved. And with the classic influence of both his band’s early incarnation still intact, those who know of Sharp’s undeniable influence on classics like Weezer’s self-titled debut and Pinkerton will be pleased to learn that The Rentals’ brand-new EP, Songs About Time, is out now. As if that weren’t enough, Sharp has discussed both a 3-CD collection of new Rentals music, along with a more experimental foray into film and photography, all set to come out later this year in box-set form.
Words by Jeff Nau
The Rentals – Song of Remembering
