This is another great garage-punk act
Little Steven supported on his Underground Garage syndicated show, spinning the band's amusing "Rehab Girl." A quartet of thirty-somethings from Raleigh, North Carolina, the foursome rocks like a mid-'70s proto-punk band with
MC5-loud classic rock riffs mixed with AOR '70s rock and
Johnny Thunders'
New York Dolls-era leads, plus a fair amount of ramalama showmanship. Having previously issued a 2004 debut looking back at high-school shenanigans,
Stayin' After Class, leader
Sam Madison turns his attention to adult life post-second divorce with adopted child ("My Cross to Bear," "It Hurts"), with a sobriety that's more affecting than throwback funny or anthemic. But this LP is primarily about the guitar -- raunchy, big, loud, and balls out.