On their debut album,
Pokinatcha, the Washington State-based punk-pop trio
MxPx (originally known as Magnified Plaid) offers up a restless set of tunes that is heavily influenced by
Descendents,
NOFX, and like-minded California acts. Fronted by singer/bassist
Mike Herrera, the amiable trio established itself as the Tooth & Nail label's flagship band. Although
MxPx would go on to issue more accomplished outings,
Pokinatcha is particularly notable as the group's only record to feature guitarist Andy Husted, who would be replaced by
Tom Wisniewski in 1995. ~ Eric Stephenson