The year has been incredible for releases and the Putdown do not come up short. This is a great EP. A lot power-pop and pop punk influence reminds me a lot early Everclear/SNFU stuff and maybe a little bit of Lagwagon. Very poppy stuff is you have a pop punk vein that needs to get filled. 5 songs with great riffs and catchy drum solos. Very mid-nintys punk music.
the Putdown – This is for Steve EP September 10, 2011
the Beldings – self-titled EP September 9, 2011
Very Chicago/Ramones influenced pop-punk. Someone likes the lyrics of Screeching Weasel and the guitar style of the Queers. This is great stuff if you are a fan of the Ramones or Screeching Weasel or the Queers. I could even go as far as to say that it sounds like stuff that was released by either one of the bands themselves before Lookout or any other label got to them.
Bad Co Project – Sucker Stories September 9, 2011
If you are a fan of Oxymoron, this is the album for you. SUcker is back with a great lineup and some awesome tunes. This is awesome street punk/oi! in a manner that only Sucker can produce. In your face street punk and oi! with classic punk influences. THis is by far some
of the best new school punk rock out there. Sucker brings the lyrics and the vocals and the rest of band bring a great mix of timing and chemistry that produces a great album. This is one that you need to add to your collection.
Blanks 77 – Tanked and Pogoed September 9, 2011
Blanks 77 are a punk band with a unique sound. They are a cross between street punk/oi!, power-pop and UK82 music all in one package. This album is by far some of their best work on one album. Tracks like ‘I Wanna Be a Punk’, ‘Suburbia’, etc. All great tracks off a great album. This is by far a classic punk album, something for your new school part of your collection, but can easily mix will with old school stuff as well. Great stuff that you realy need to add to your music collection.
Vice Squad – No Cause for Concern September 9, 2011
Vice Squad are another great classic punk band that has been around for a long time. The band fell apart for a time and then regrouped to release some great stuff. This album was the first released by the band and is an instant classic. Songs like ‘Last Rockers’, ‘Latex Love’ and ‘Summer Fashion’ are just a few of the classic Gems on the album. This album has a UK82 sound with a great guitar riffs and that match the vocal style of the singer Beki. Great stuff all around from a classic punk band. This is one album that needs to be part of any great punk collection.
AntiSocial – Battle Scarred Skinheads September 5, 2011
Classic Punk rock! AntiSocial is one of the greats of the UK82 era. This album does a great job of bringing some of the best work to light. The band itself are a shining example of classic streetpunk/oi!. Alot of great work on this album. Tracks include classics like ‘Official Hooligan’, ‘Battle Scared Skinheads’ and a bunch more. Great stuff all around from a classic punk band. This is one album that needs to be added to anyone’s collection.
the Defects – Defective Breakdown September 5, 2011
This is a classic punk album. The Defects are an awesome old school punk band from Belfast, Northern Ireland. This album was the first full length album and is still by far a classic and legendary punk album of all times. Classic old school punk with great lyrics and guitar riffs. Includes a cover of ‘Suspicious Minds’. This is an album that if you do not have in your punk collection, you really need to get it.
False Alarm – Learning Is Impossible August 24, 2011
False Alarm are a great punk band. Then have a great sound that is a little more old school power-pop. They are raw with a huge amount of new school energy. This album is great. 7 songs with special guest Fat Mike. This is no NOFX album, his is pure old-school power-pop with great lyrics. These guys but out a great album. Tracks include ‘Learning is Impossible’, ‘Can’t Get Into A Bar’ and ‘Government Has a War’. All great stuff, with a classic California sound.
No More Saints – Comsume August 24, 2011
Old-school, hell yeah! Hardcore, hell, yeah! No More Saints are a great new band out of California. They are older guys with a new school stage show. When they went to the studio that knocked it out of the park. This is a great album. Old-school hardcore/power-pop that sounds alot like Gang Green meets JFA. Great raw hardcore that’s not too fast, but just right. Great non-dark metal sound out of So. Cal. Tracks include songs from their demo like ‘La Familia’ and ‘You’re No Saint’. With some new stuff like ‘We Must Consume’. Great stuff. Great addition to your mp3 player.
Carry On Oi! Compilation August 24, 2011
When you wanna talk about punk compilations look no further then this album. This is probably one of the most classic compilations when you think about streetpunk/oi! Although it is very hard to find, this is and always will be one of the most classic punk records. Classic tracks include ‘Suburban Rebels’ by the Business, ‘East End Kids’ by the Ejected, ‘Nation On Fire’ by Blitz, ‘King of the Jungle’ by the Last Resort, ‘Evil’ by 4-Skins, etc. Great album if you can find it. Once you do, it will be the gem of your vinyl collection.
