Pittsburgh punks have re-released their sophomore album, 'Crescent,' for the first time ever on vinyl, out now via Double Helix Records. These are songs full of pace change and structure to keep you thinking as they speed pop into your veins. We spoke with Drummer Bob Hoag about the experience
Play of the day ain’t no tourists
Despondency is a recurring theme in the record. (former) youth living in cities they don't wanna live in, working jobs they don't want under a regime they don't like. The perfect recipe for straight forward mid tempo punk rock.
Play of the day is not to be dumped
The 6 songs here have 1 song over 1 minute long. They come and go just as quick as I’m left wanting more and wanting to find out more.
Play of the day from the Blood of the sun
If the idea of spinning in a vortex as you move from one dimension to the next appeals then this could be your soundtrack. It drones, they are in no rush to finish their songs. The psychedelic fuzz of the songs repeat while the bass and drums provide a solid retentive background
Play of the day comes with the daylight
With all that sun shining instead of worrying about the effects the changing climate is having our planet and just before we burn to death, take a breath and listen to this joyous pop tune from the workday release.
Play of the day is the mutts nuts
This is the sound of pissed off workers clocking in for day jobs they don't want to get up for. A sound for people that wonder about the mindless alcohol fuelled violence of weekend binges while understanding why people seek escape.
Play of the day are still wonking away
Eight albums in and there is no feet stepping of pedals or sound mellowing out. It is tuneful, comic and tragic all in one glorious package. Wonk Unit as glorious as ever with latest album
Play of the day are very Brazen
A lost gem from 1999 gets an airing on Jezus Factory records. Loud discordant guitars, with vocals low in the mix mistakenly creating a lo-fi impression.
Play of the day ain’t no Fallacy
It is a throwback to the days of the Cure with the booming bass lines and dreamy guitar shining through. The feeling resonates throughout the whole record as you imagine long hair, jeans with no socks and a carefree 80’s attitude.
Play of the day are very sophisticated
Right from start to finish there's 11 tracks of pissed off hardcore here spat out with resentment and a pained anguish at the futility of it all.