Month: February 2014
![Review: The Workhouse – The sky still looks the same](/uploads/302/7185-the%20workhouse%20the%20sky%20still%20looks%20the%20same-crop-396x288.jpg)
Review: The Workhouse – The sky still looks the same
Merely taking this 10″ out of the package is the preamble to its overall aura—a grey sleeve accompanied by a matching, grey lyrics booklet that holds a mini-CDR version; the mini book holds industrial/construction photos and drawings accompanying the lyrics. “The sky still looks the same” opens the release with somber, bare post-punk with a poppy smirk. … read more
![Review: The Supersuckers – Get the Hell](/uploads/302/7107-supersuckers-crop-396x288.jpg)
Review: The Supersuckers – Get the Hell
They are bluesy enough to sound authentic when they put harmonica over the romper of a song “Fuck Up” and rootsy enough where you can hear the country and rockabilly influence in even their most hard-charging guitar licks. … read more
![Review: The Slow Death – No Heaven](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/the-slow-death-no-heaven.webp)
Review: The Slow Death – No Heaven
No Heaven is a combination of fast, loud and angry Oi! music, with whiskey-soaked vocals, layered with dark, depressing lyrics. So, like the number “I Need A Drink,” I need to get myself a pick-me-up after this one. … read more
![Review: The Ska-Skank Redemption – Wicked Bees](/uploads/302/7079-ska-skank%20redemption-crop-396x288.jpg)
Review: The Ska-Skank Redemption – Wicked Bees
Songs like “Hit ‘n’ Run” and “Age of Wine” resemble the traditional dance-like ska beat. “Minnesota” brings a lot more emphasis on the guitar, giving the song a more raw, punk rock edge to the EP—all while lead singer Dan Christianson upholds clean and emotional vocals similar to that of Billie Joe Armstrong. … read more
![Review: The Lawrence Arms – Metropole](/uploads/302/7169-the%20lawrence%20arms%20metropole-crop-396x288.jpg)
Review: The Lawrence Arms – Metropole
Keep in mind, diehards—it’s been eight long years since The Lawrence Arms released a full-length album. In that time, they were signed to Fat Wreck Chords and cultivated a sound similar to Dwarves. Now, through Epitaph, they have released an album that shows a more dynamic approach toward their music. … read more
![Review: The Reserves – Made in Tennessee EP](/uploads/302/7184-the%20reserves%20made%20in%20tennessee-crop-396x288.jpg)
Review: The Reserves – Made in Tennessee EP
This is blue collar rock n’ roll from the Volunteer State. If nothing else, Made in Tennessee holds the marked distinction of featuring a punk cover of the old folk standard “Oh Shenandoah.” … read more
![Review: The Breaklites – I ♥ America](/uploads/302/7119-breaklites-crop-396x288.jpg)
Review: The Breaklites – I ♥ America
This eight-track album sounds like hometown, suburban rap. The flows are great examples of simple hip-hop storytelling with an added ’80s funk-electro vibe. I’ll keep a couple songs on a pregame playlist and the rest are worth listening to for the interesting story and upbeat rhythm. … read more
![Review: The Entrance Band – Face The Sun](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/the-entrance-band-face-the-sun.jpg)
Review: The Entrance Band – Face The Sun
Maybe it is the thinly veiled (read: shitty) heroin metaphors, or maybe it is the surprisingly sexy female bass player from A Perfect Circle and Zwan, but despite the decent melodies and engaging psychedelic-surf guitars, this album seems dated and uncool. … read more
![Review: The Copy Scams – Copy & Destroy](/uploads/302/7059-copy%20scams-crop-396x288.jpg)
Review: The Copy Scams – Copy & Destroy
I would have really liked this band when I was a shoplifting, dumpster-diving 19-year-old. Alex Wrekk, author of Stolen Sharpie Revolution and the Brainscan zine, fronts this novelty band that plays lo-fi pop punk songs about zines—a must-listen if you like DIY punk shit. … read more
![Review: The Hidden Cameras – AGE](/uploads/302/7167-the%20hidden%20cameras%20age-crop-396x288.jpg)
Review: The Hidden Cameras – AGE
My personal favorite part of this venture is the incorporation of string instruments (both the violin and cello) into a synth-heavy sound. This provides an organic sound to complement, as well as contradict, the robotics of the spacey noises. … read more