Archive for July, 2004

Scream, Anonymous, Scream!

Saturday, July 31st, 2004

“you guys are just a bunch of fuckin dorks who have nothing better to do that sit around butting heads about a band. its a fucking band. you should be lucky you don’t have real concerns like people who live in fear of their lives everyday in the middle east and shit.” - Anonymous commenter, […]

Raw power is more than soul! Has got a son called rock and roll

Sunday, July 25th, 2004

So Punknews is sponsoring a tour now, mainly because we wield the phenomenal powers of persuasion that can accomplish such feats as getting the people to congregate and listen to n’er-do-wells rattle away on guitars. Our good friends in Somerset are on the bill, so go show `em some love.

This is proverbial tip of […]

The Hives - Tyrannosaurus Hives

Tuesday, July 20th, 2004

It’s been a long time coming but Tyrannosaurus Hives was worth it. The Hives’ first release proper full length in nearly four years couldn’t be more to the point as it slams through 12 tracks in a half hour, but those 12 tracks easily let the record live up to the might its title boasts. […]

Coffin Lids - Rock ‘N’ Roll

Friday, July 9th, 2004

Oh great Lord of Distortion I lay myself before thee and offer up a tribute to your fuzzed out glory, and that of your Son, Coffin Lids, which you have made flesh for our salvation. Together we pray…

A record as obtusely titled as Rock’n’Roll better be as close to that concept as it can be, […]

Squad Five-O - Late News Breaking

Friday, July 9th, 2004

Late News Breaking is a remarkably satisfying listen. Over the years Squad Five-O has honed their disparate garage, glam and ska influences in a tight sound and under Matt Wallace’s well-suited and stripped-down production really get to show it off here.
First and foremost Late News Breaking is an incredibly consistent record. The band’s written quite […]