It’s no secret that there’s a lot more to Music City than Broadway’s Country scene, but for a short time, The Minks might be one of its best-kept secrets. Emanating energy from its opening guitar strikes, “Creatures of Culture” feels like a masterclass in paying homage to your influences while making it your own. It’s as easy to imagine this late-grunge early-indie track on the Empire Records soundtrack (alongside The Martini’s and Toad the Wet Sprocket) as it is refreshingly original. The latter half descends into something more exploratory and psych-heavy before a pop-sensible refrain to cap it off. With appearances at SXSW and Treefort Fest this year, The Minks are sure to garner some serious attention this year.
“It’s a song that brings to light (and pokes a little fun) at the fact that we are addicted to our screens, while life continues to get entirely oversaturated. It oozes 90s nostalgia that melts perfectly into the classic Minks rock and psych twist. The final words offer some thoughts on how to navigate softly through the world – “don’t put down your brother, love your sister too. Say just what you mean, and mean what you do.” It was recorded at Creative Workshop in Nashville, TN. It was produced by Robbie Crowell, mixed at Battle Tapes, Nashville, TN, and mastered at Trace Horse Studio, Nashville, TN,” says the band.
