Authors: Alex Cragun
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Review: The Vibrators – Greatest Punk Hits
Countless punk bands have covered these songs, some of which I didn’t even know where originally Vibrator tunes. I suggest you listen to this album first, then listen to some songs by The Clash, then some songs by The Undertones, and from there, you’ll get a nice overview of what punk was like in the mid-70s. … read more
Review: The Gaslight Anthem – Get Hurt
Get Hurt is The Gaslight Anthem’s awkward phase. Overproduced and lacking in any sincerity, I haven’t felt this turned off by an album since hearing Hanni El Khatib. … read more
Review: The Dad Horse Experience – Best of The Dad...
Dad Horse Experience = Hank Williams + Earl Scruggs + Tom Waits … read more
Review: The Chewers – Dead Dads
The Chewers = The Fugs + The Residents + Television … read more
Review: The Front Bottoms – Back on Top
The Front Bottoms = Andrew Jackson Jihad + Violent Femmes
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Review: The Beaumonts – Hey Y’all It’s (The Beaumonts)
The Beaumonts = Mojo Nixon + Uncle Tupelo … read more
Review: The Appleseed Cast – Illumination Ritual
I’ve never been able to classify The Appleseed Cast, but I’d say they lie in the folds of indie rock, post-hardcore, emo and shoegaze with intricate time signatures coupled with drums in the forefront. Illumination Ritual is another great album in a series of great albums. … read more
Review: Streetlight Manifesto – The Hands That Thieve
Their fifth album in the last ten years, The Hands That Thieve is a catchy and encouraging sign that ska has gas left in the tank. Like with all ska reviews, if you’re not a fan, just quit reading right now and kindly fuck off, we don’t care. … read more
Review: Signals Midwest – Light on the Lake
I wouldn’t be surprised if bands like Signals Midwest, The Front Bottoms and other emo-revivalists start getting serious radio play in two years or so. Their mathy rhythms, straightforward guitar-work and harmony-laden vocals are just screaming radio potential. … read more
Review: Ratos de Porão – Século Sinistro
Ratos de Porão = Heresy + World Burns to Death / Appalachian Terror Unit … read more