Authors: Eric U. Norris
Flogging Molly: Swinging on the Devil’s Dance Floor
Flogging Molly are a band that should, nay, must be experienced live, whether you’re a fan of their music or not—they are unmatched by any band I’ve seen, and I’ve never seen a bad performance from them. … read more
Review: Widows Watch – This Message Repeats
Widows Watch = Bad Religion + Jawbreaker + Rye Coalition … read more
Review: Various Artists – Fat Music Vol. 8: Going Nowhere...
Fat Music = The Fat Wreck catalog … read more
Review: Useless ID – State Is Burning
Useless ID = Consumed + Lagwagon + (Teenage Bottlerocket x face to face) … read more
Review: Ursut – Köp Dig Lycklig
Ursut = Wartorn + Simbiose + Totalitär … read more
Review: Two Cow Garage – The Death of the Self...
The whole album’s forte is their cynical yet often poetic lyrics. “Mantle in ’56” is a slower, blues-based ballad in which Schnabel compares his life to that of the New York Yankees’ most valuable player circa 1956, Mickey Mantle. I enjoyed this album—it’s very upbeat and has that classic ’90s punk rock sound in it. … read more
Review: The Van Burens – Presidential Lovefest
The Van Burens = Can + Frank Zappa + Rebelution … read more
Review: The Transmission NOW – White Night
The Transmission NOW = The Replacements + FIDLAR + Face To Face … read more
Review: The Underachievers – Cellar Door: Terminus Et Exordium
The Underachievers = Flatbush Zombies + (Pro Era x Joey Badda$$) … read more
Review: The Supermen – Back With A Gangbang
The Supermen = The Murder Junkies + The Meatmen + Antiseen … read more
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
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
