Posts Tagged ‘Hardcore’
Degenerates Of Punk – “D.O.P.”
Degenerates Of Punk – “D.O.P.” I reviewed a release by Degenerate Jim recently, the work of Jimmy West Jr., who lives in Western Mass along with Marko Martin, of the now deceased Marko & The Bruisers and Jay Prozac of The Prozacs. All of whom, [Read More]
The Hi-Ends – “Class Kicks”
The Hi-Ends – “Class Kicks” The Hi-Ends encapsulate all that I like best about rock’n’roll. There’s the understated but wild fifties rock’n’roll energy, the grungy, grit of sixties garage rock. The flamboyant, pounce [Read More]
Firewalker – “Alive”
Firewalker – “Alive” “Firewalker was a favorite local band of mine a few years ago, along with the Gas Station Girls.” That’s exactly how I started my last review of Firewalker’s last release about a year ago. They’re [Read More]
rottenstructure – “No Replastering, The Structure Is Rotten”
rottenstructure – “No Replastering, The Structure Is Rotten” This is a local compilation release that includes several bands I’ve written about in the punk scene, plus others who play other styles. But, more importantly- “All proceeds go [Read More]
Shawn Refuse and the Distanced – “Three Songs”
Shawn Refuse and the Distanced – “Three Songs” I refuse to explain who Shawn Refuse is, and furthermore, I distance myself, going forward, from any discussion concerning this. But Andy Bang just handed me a beer and a small bag of cheetos and [Read More]
Lunglust – “War At Home”
Lunglust – “War At Home” Just a few scant, scantily dressed years ago, I remember a favorite pastime of mine while meditating, practicing yoga, and eating vegan, dry yak turds and also, doing tai-chi- all that I frequently engaged in- I actually do [Read More]
Vicious Mistress Records – “Punk In The Streets Vol. 8”
Vicious Mistress Records – “Punk In The Streets Vol. 8” As I’ve stated before, the only compilations we usually review are from a DIY punk based label out of Torrington, Connecticut and this is 117th, I mean, ninth compilation we’ve [Read More]
Enziguri – “Bronx Zoo EP 2020”
Enziguri – “Bronx Zoo EP 2020” I love New York. I know I had a t-shirt once, that said that. Unless you’re an avid sports fan and someone not too bright, I would hope you don’t hate the people of New York even if you dislike their sports [Read More]
Circus Battalion – “Scumming Attractions”
Circus Battalion – “Scumming Attractions” This band is called Circus Battalion and ain’t we livin’ in a circus today? No, not a world that is an amusement park filled with Merry Go Rounds and Ferris Wheels. No cotton candy, shoot the [Read More]
Suffer On Acid – “Spiral Of Silence”
Suffer On Acid – “Spiral Of Silence” Mr. Bang bangs open the door of my office and barges in. He’s wearing a face mask, of course, but he’s done this long before the pandemic started. I remember him mentioning once, something about [Read More]
