You're Dead To Me, I Love You (Atomic Twang) is the latest from Baltimore's own Pulaski,  a wry and self-effacing quintet of local vets. Dead To Me was a long time in the making, the band's third since their formation in 1999. Full of syrupy bass lines and indie rock chops not done this refreshingly since 1997, the harmonies are wholesome, the drums are clanging, and the songs are plain good. 

"Why Are You Doing This To Me?" has a climbing riff that is flavored with piquant lyrics. An overall pogo-rocker causes a double-take next to a poppier, drum-pad flecked "Don't Fade On Me". Download this one and hear for yourself. Dual guitars on "You Can Never Win" are like Weezer with brass knuckles and a grudge, and twangy string bends and slides on "Sushi Waitress" spin Wilco on their collective heads with pure fun and a reckless disregard for taking one's self seriously.

Pulaski celebrate the release of You're Dead To Me, I Love You tomorrow, March 1, at Ottobar along with The Jennifers and Abby Mott (listen to their song "No One Can Tell". It cuts deep.). 

Tracklist:

01. Prelude
02. You Can Never Win
03. All This Girl Trouble
04. Cyanide Smells Like Almonds
05. Black Hand Of God
06. Don’t Fade On Me
07. My Girlfriend
08. Sleeping With The Tiger
09. Cancion Del Kraken
10. Sushi Waitress
11. Tony Pulls The Switch
12. Whiskey Joe (for Jackie)
13. Five + Dime
14. Why Are You Doing This To Me?
15. Dirty String Theory
16. You’re Dead To Me, I Love You

Tags: Abby Mott, Baltimore, New Releases, Ottobar, Pulaski, The Jennifers