Alkaline Trio – This Addiction

I’m not sure what it is about most punk bands, but they have a tendency to mature with an amazing level of grace. There are some exceptions to this rule, The Offspring in particular, who have a tendency to succumb to the whims of the “flavor of the week” inklings and churn out subpar albums.

Alkaline Trio, on the other hand, Read more

Rough Kids – Self titled 7 inch

L.A.’s Rough Kids play fast paced Punk rock which simultaneously brings to mind The Kids, The Undertones, Slaughter and the Dogs, and the Weirdos. This music is high charged rock n roll that will give you a good kick in the ass. "Why So Serious?" starts the record and then the band comes "back with a bang" with the rumbling drums in "Going Blank." Read more

Circle One – Patterns Of Force

With this reissue from two Orange County based record labels, Circle One’s classic "Patterns Of Force" L.P. is sounding better than ever. Thanks to a brilliant remastering job taken from the original reel that the album was recorded on, this album sounds sharper, clearer, and more dynamic than any of the previously released versions. While Circle One are Read more

In Control – The Nard Curse LP

In the Summer of 2002 In Control made it out to the East Coast during their tour of the United States. My buddies and I first caught them at a show in Lawrence, Massachusetts and then went to see them in Boston. A few days later we ended up seeing them again when they were playing in Wilkes Barre, Read more

The Eyes – T.A.Q.N.

In the past few years record collectors have benefited greatly from Artifix Records’ quest to release every great lost recording from the early years of Southern California Punk rock. With access to the complete archives of Dangerhouse Records, Artifix has managed to make some amazing gems see the light of day. The six songs on this 10" include the "TAQN/Topological Lies" tunes, Read more

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