‘Music Reviews’ Archives
The Jack Bennies – “Choppin’ Down The Weeds”
The Jack Bennies – “Choppin’ Down The Weeds” If you’re young you probably don’t know who the hell Jack Benny was. He was a droll comedian, a contemporary of Bob Hope. And if you say- who, again? Then forget it. But this is a band [Read More]
The Car Bomb Parade – “Death, Destruction, Chaos, Filth And Greed”
The Car Bomb Parade – “Death, Destruction, Chaos, Filth And Greed” I remember my first encounter with The Car Bomb Parade. I was at the Midway and they were supposed to be playing at the evening show. A fellow with a Catholic frock or shirt, you [Read More]
Death Vacation – “Bones Grow Cold”
Death Vacation – “Bones Grow Cold” One of the best things I like about grindcore or power violence, and let’s throw d-beat in there as well, is each song is like walking into an accident or a catastrophe. Your swept up in a sea of violent [Read More]
Jason Bennett & The Resistance – “Heavy Weather”
Jason Bennett & The Resistance – “Heavy Weather” Jason Bennett and The Resistance have been around for a while, going back to 2010, at least, and he has always turned in some fine music falling into the pop/punk style. And that music has seemed [Read More]
davidcarradine – “”S/T” Live at AS220″
davidcarradine – “”S/T” Live at AS220″ davidcarradine is a power violence/ hardcore band residing in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. I’m a punk guy so new metal terms seem to get my head in a spin. But when they spin like this, like when [Read More]
The Knock Ups – “The Knock Ups”
The Knock Ups – “The Knock Ups” The Knock Ups come knock, knock, knockin’ on my door, but unlike the fifties song by Little Richard- “I Hear You Knockin'” where you can’t come in. Well, I swing my doors wide open, bow [Read More]
The Runouts – “Pet Noises”
The Runouts – “Pet Noises” “I don’t know what we can do for next week’s items,” Andy Bang says, puffing on his cigar while barging into my office. “We need something spectacular, something with a real zing!” [Read More]
The Martians – “First Encounter”
The Martians – “First Encounter” The Martians are not a band but creatures from another galaxy. They were sent here to take over our planet and turn us into robotic slaves only interested in material gain. And they found out that we were already at [Read More]
Hooch – “Tomb Grooves”
Hooch – “Tomb Grooves” Hooch, definition- alcoholic liquor, especially inferior or illicit whiskey. Also, slang term for marijuana, that is rarely used today. Hmmm, never heard of the later part. I’ve heard of a “hoochie”- a young [Read More]
The Guilloteenagers – “Cheeseballs To The Wall”
The Guilloteenagers – “Cheeseballs To The Wall” This is serious. This is some serious shit. The problem with punk rock and real rock’n’roll are some people don’t take it as seriously as it needs to be taken. I mean, [Read More]
