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What does MTQ mean?
Here's the deal: every record is rated on its Mix Tape Quotient, or MTQ. This is the number of songs on that album that merit repeat listening (and hence, being mix tape-worthy). For example, a great 3-song 7" would get 3/3 or a hit-and-miss 12-song cd would get 7/12. Sure, it can sometimes be a little more challenging for me to rate a record this way, but I still find it more useful than a simple 1-5 star rating system!
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Catwalk - "Past Afar" 7" (Yay!)There are a few labels around today that are championing the true ethos of DIY indiepop, and Yay! Records certainly stands near the front of the pack! Each single is attractively packaged, complete with a color poster and a handful of other inserts, including a small hand-drawn picture - and the fact that the music is equally exciting (I've loved almost every Yay! release to date) certainly says something, too! This is the second Catwalk 7", and is an improvement on the first, thanks to better recording quality. The A-side and "Can't Believe" sound a lot like James Dean Driving Experience, the Loft or the Weather Prophets, while "Comely" has more of a shambling quality, akin to mid-late '80s-era Pastels (especially due to the female backing vocals). A simply stunning single through and through! MTQ=3/3
