‘Music Reviews’ Archives
Marko Bruiser – The Bringer Of Rad
Marko Bruiser – The Bringer Of Rad I think Marko Bruiser is totally rad and here he is- up to “yes good” once again. Bringing us some rad tunes that our ears can munch upon as a gourmet delicacy. Marko had a band called M.A.T.B. (Marshmallows Attack [Read More]
It’s Too Late – Jim Carroll Band
Pure Punk Picks It’s Too Late – Jim Carroll Band “It’s too late to fall in love with Sharon Tate.” (Slaughtered by the Charles Manson clan, she was a Hollywood actress). “But it’s too soon to ask me for the words I want [Read More]
Hobo Chili – The Leftovers Compilation
Hobo Chili – The Leftovers Compilation This is an after Thanksgiving compilation that was put together by ska/punk/jazz band Hobo Chili who have themselves a couple of tasty cuts served up for us on this platter. But there are also twenty-nine other bands who [Read More]
I Got A Right – Iggy & The Stooges
Pure Punk Picks I Got A Right – Iggy & The Stooges Two snare hits and then the avalanche, overload of guitars cascade in eventually, met with a high-pitched yelp like someone stepping on the third rail. Then the music accelerates, the intensity elevates, [Read More]
Coffin Salesman – “The Birth Of Flies”
Coffin Salesman – “The Birth Of Flies” The music suggests a funeral dirge, with pallbearers bearing a casket on their shoulders while umbrellas are held over crying mourners in a steady, constant rain and grim, cemetery attendants are standing by in [Read More]
Spellbound – Siouxsie & The Banshees
Pure Punk Picks Spellbound – Siouxsie & The Banshees “You hear a laughter, cracking through the walls. It sends you spinning, you have no choice.” I’m wondering how many reading this might know who Siouxsie (pronounced Susie!) and her band [Read More]
Degenerate Jim – “Horrorween Vol. 1”
Degenerate Jim – “Horrorween Vol. 1” I’m not big on holidays, not even Halloween. Though, I know a bunch of my young punk friends are big on it. (M. Ryann). I spent a good part of my twenties at the punk club The Rat, where it seemed every [Read More]
See Her Tonite – The Damned
Pure Punk Picks See Her Tonite – The Damned “She don’t fit in any so called scene. (That’s where all the people who became punks landed). She don’t like going where she’s already been. Afraid rock’n’roll’s gonna [Read More]
Lenny Lashley’s Gang Of One Live
Lenny Lashley’s Gang Of One Live This is only the second time that an acoustic release has been reviewed on TNB. The only other one was by Coffin Salesman, another incredible recording. But I am, of course, aware of how much Lenny is loved by the punk community [Read More]
Heartbreak Hotel – John Cale
Pure Punk Picks Heartbreak Hotel – John Cale I am indeed an ancient fellow. So old, I can recall when JFK was assassinated. While you you probably don’t remember when JR from “Dynasty” was assassinated. But never mind, the past is passed. [Read More]
