The Kings of Nuthin “Fight Songs” (Disaster Records) Psychobilly, fast R&B, rockabilly and angry swing squished into a pint, shooken, and you’ve got The Kings of Nuthin. Now, I hate those fuckin ‘mixed drink’ analogies as much as the next…
The Ruiners “How’s That Grab Ya?” (Disaster Records) Hmmm…do you ever get scared of bands that are supposed to have these legendary live shows? “Oh, dude,” some duck will say, “Gwar was totally killer last night; can’t wait for their…
The Briggs “Numbers” (Disaster Records) Someone asked me the other day what “Oi” means. Sort of a tough question, isn’t it? I mean, if you’re talking to your buddy in Liverpool and you say, “Oi,” you’re saying, “Hey,” but if…
Smogtown “Tales of Gross Pollution” (Disaster Records) Smogtown broke up a little while back and this collection of demos, 7″ers and unreleased tracks serve as their requiem. Which is too bad. Underproduced and over stimulated, Smogtown tear through nineteen tracks…
Radio One “Self-Titled” (Disaster Records) This group, formed from ex-members of Pushers and Bleeders, has a guitar-driven old school punk approach that recalls early GBH and The Clash. This also goes right along with the anti-establishment and direct action message…
Various Artists “Old Skars & Upstarts 2004” (Disaster Records) Duane Hunn’s Disaster Records continues to be the bellwether label for the contemporary street punk movement. And its envoy into the retail world is the annual Old Skars & Upstarts compilation.…
Die Hunns “Long Legs” (Disaster Records) This new street punk line up of Die Hunns with founder Duane Peters (U.S. Bombs) and Amazon bassist Corey Parks (Nashville Pussy) is about the best thing going in punk today. Potent and rooted…