Marc Bolan’s spirit so thoroughly inhabits millennial psych golden boy Ty Segall, especially on “Fanny Dog” and “My Lady’s on Fire,” it’s curious this Steve Albini-produced double LP wasn’t titled Steam-Driven Warrior. Then again, warbly vocalisms, impenetrably fuzz-encrusted guitar work, and boppin’ elf grooves delightfully set the man apart from like-minded neo-hippies – alongside reverb avoidance and the occasional horns. Nice hyperfuzz cover of Hot Chocolate’s “Every 1’s a Winner,” too. (Thu. 26, Stubb’s, 9:45pm; Fri. 27, Barracuda, 6:45pm)

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This article appears in April 27 • 2018.

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Tim Stegall contributed to The Austin Chronicle 1991-1995, and was a staff writer 1995-1997. He returned as a contributor in 2013. He has also freelanced for publications ranging from Flipside to Alternative Press to Guitar World. He plays punk rock guitar and sings in the Hormones.