Category: PUNK
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Anti-Flag – 17 Song Demo CD (Cleopatra Records)
Can we even talk about US melodic punk rock without mentioning the legendary Anti-Flag? I guess not. Whoever stumbled upon this veteran punk rock quartet experienced a rush of wisely assembled lyrics and energetic, melodic, crushing riffs. Each full-length deals with not only local but global politics and topics that are striking society on a…
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Fuck Toute – Fuck Toute LP (Slam Disques)
I get excited when I get the chance to review earlier stuff by some bands. There are thousands of records out there that somehow went unnoticed under the radar, but they unquestionably deserve much more exposure, so here’s the chance to rediscover one of those outstanding records. The debut self-titled full-length recording by Fuck Toute…
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Neighborhood Brats – Confines Of Life LP (Taken By Surprise Records)
Wow! Right off the bat, I have to admit this band is right up my alley. Their music came to me as a bit of surprise because I felt like I received a direct slap in the face as soon I pressed a play button. Neighborhood Brats could be classified as a sort of rarity…
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Skids – Songs From The Haunted Ballroom CD (Cleopatra Records)
It would be so difficult to argue about the Scottish punk rock scene and somehow avoid legendary the Skids. Talking about classic punk rock music and not mentioning some of their tremendous recordings should be considered a crime. The group delivers an ear-appealing blend of classic punk rock and a new wave since its inception…
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Night Motor – Fatal CD (Death Drop Records)
It’s been a while since I introduced a post-punk band like this on these pages, so I am happy to present Night Motor to all of you. Night Motor is an outstanding English post-punk quintet that emanates from Cornwall. Since their inception, the group released series of singles such as Matera, Twitchin’, Strychnine, Take The…
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Miesha And The Spanks – Singles 12″ EP (Saved By Vinyl)
Miesha And The Spanks are back with another brilliant release. This highly anticipated material represents a collection of seven singles encapsulated on a 12″ vinyl record. The broader audience had a chance to enjoy four compositions from this material before the initial release date. Singles such as Unstoppable, Wanna Feel Good, Mixed Blood Girls, I…
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The Meteors – Skull N Bones CD (Cleopatra Records)
It’s impossible to talk about anything psychobilly, rockabilly, rock’n’roll, and punk rock and avoid the renowned name in the game such as The Meteors. Since their inception in 1980, these pioneers of the genre paved the way for the hordes of psychobilly/rockabilly musicians and served as inspiration for countless contemporary artists. The Meteors are also…
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Lofter – Ulcer CS EP (Cherub Dream Records)
It’s always encouraging to see how some underground record labels are growing rapidly fast. Most artists would have a hard time managing publishing and the logistics of their releases without immense help from these record labels. Cherub Dream Records is one of those independent record labels that are evolving fast without losing on consistency and…
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Suzi Moon – Call The Shots 12″ (Pirates Press Records)
It’s difficult to talk about anything related to punk rock and avoid the name such as Suzi Moon. Her name has become a trademark as soon as she joined Civet, where she established herself as a brilliant singer-songwriter. Civet gave her an opportunity to record a couple of albums for legendary Hellcat Records and share…
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Skism – 2021 CD (Rotten Bastard Records)
This release will be a special treat for the fans of streetpunk sound. Skism is a longstanding streetpunk/Oi! band from New York City that roams the scene since the late eighties. It seems that the group operates as a well-kept secret of the New York City streetpunk scene, judging by the lack of information about…
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Blast Bomb – Rock’n’Roll Junkie 10″ EP (Undead Artists Records)
Rock’n’roll is not dead! The living proof is laying out there on the ever-expanding music scene, which delivers brand new recordings by very talented artists on a regular basis. Even the brand new bands are popping out of nowhere every day, and the majority of them sound like they have decades of consecutive performances under…