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The Grizzley Ends - "Capguns 'n Coke VS. The Grizzley Ends - The Grizzley Ends aren't bad, but for some reason beyond me I couldn't get into them. It seems like that instruments in the songs and the vocals just don't mix well. Neither is bad, but they just don't compliment each other. That being said there was one song of the six that seemed to mesh much better that the other five. Knife Fight is a little faster than the others (and 30 seconds long), but by speeding up the instruments and vocals they seemed to connect much better. Again like the other "side" of the split the recording drowneds out the vocals with instruments, maybe that would help it mesh better.
So, nothing to write home about.
Capguns 'n Coke - "Capguns n' Coke VS. The Grizzley Ends - The first thing to come to mind was "Oh Yeah!" , Instantly I was hooked like a junkie on Crack! Capguns 'n Coke have the potenial to be a major influence in the punk world. This disc has some flaws, but over all they definately have what it takes. The singers has catchy Weasel-ish voice, the guitar riffs are simple, but memorable, the bass line stand out as really leading the songs perfectly, the beats just make you start to nod your head and tap your feet. All that being said there was one thing that stood out as annoying. The recording itself is clear, but the instuments volume, really overpower the vocals. I wished I could have had the vocals stand out more, but otherwise a great album.
My favorite song on this album would have to be (Why won't you) Dance with me? This song has great lyrics, real poppy, and even throws in a (great balls of fire style) piano solo. This song is an instant pop-punk classic.
So it's safe to say I really enjoyed this disc and think any fan of Screeching Weasel would love it.
When I read all of the stuff this dude was writing, I thought to myself, “Turtle, this band better be good, because this dude sure is acting like a fuckin’ cunt.”
So I listened and thought that the music was REALLY bad. The timing was all off and sounded like they WANTED to song like Dropkick Murphy’s, but just didn’t have any talent. The recordings sounded like they hooked a soup can on string to a boombox and posted them on myspace. Mind you, I was annoyed by the way that dude attacked me I decided to wait a while and then review them. So, I listened to their songs again and was surprised. Three of the four songs they have on myspace are decent, a much better recording and the timing was 10x better. The 4th song was one of the one’s I had heard and still sounded really bad. They’re still not one of my favorites, but not as bad as I originally thought & on the right path to getting better.
Inspired by bands from the whole punk-rock scene (Fall Out Boy, Story of the Year, Sugarcult etc.) as well as old legends such as Iron Maiden and Metallica, the band creates their own unique sound. What makes PinBoys stand out from the thousands of other pop-punk bands is the full use of both a male and female lead vocal. The two vocals have their own identity, but together they match in perfect harmony. Furthermore, PinBoys add loads of details and ripping guitar riffs, which put a lot of variety in their songs, but at the same time, the band always keep them snappy.
Live, PinBoys is a rocking act. They know how to make a party. At the same time PinBoys is very professional and eager to play shows at a high level. That means that what you hear on the CD, is what you get live. When you book PinBoys you get the real thing! The band has played most venues in Denmark, and all over Germany, the Benelux countries and the USA. They have played with great bands such as Donots, Die Happy, 4Lyn, 5Bugs and One Fine Day.
So far the music of PinBoys has caught the attention of thousands of fans from all over the world as well as loads of promoters, managements and record labels. Topping the charts at Garageband.com, massive airplay on several well-known radios and many good reviews in international magazines have made a stir about PinBoys. So far the band has done everything the D.I.Y. way, but still with a very professional attitude. Booking tours and releasing EPs has all been handled by the band itself. The hard work and great music has now given them a contract with the Danish management, Iceberg Records.
They don’t give themselves a good description; they don’t sound anything like the bands that they say inspired them. They’re nothing like an EMO or Metal band, they have a unique sound because of the Mix of the vocals of Anne Kalstrup & Jakob Thalund Møller they’re able to balance the control of vocals for a great duet style punk music. They’re not going to appeal to Hardcore only punks, but will definitely appeal to fans of pop-punk
The band doesn’t give a fuck if you download all their music for free; they have so much out there to be zipped into your computer. They downloaded one of their entire shows (in multiple mp3’s) and are fuckin’ sick. They play songs from the beginning up to their new songs, and do some great covers of old Greenday and other cool early ‘90’s stuff. Their website ( www.theknobband.net ) provides you with all the downloads you’ll need (22 full songs straight from their CD’s free + access to download the full show I was talking about) and access to purchase their newest stuff online. Pick ‘em up, they will become one of your favorite bands. ….GO BUY THIS SHIT! You’ll be the coolest punk rocker on the block!
Comments from Jonny Taint - My wiener is big like their sound .
Comments from Jonny Taint - Fucking Great!!!
Comment from Jonny Taint- If I was into swing dancing, and goth, it would be cool, but I'm not.
Sounds Like - Late 80's - Early 90's garage punk
Comments from Jonny Taint - Old School Garage Punk style, gruff & fast. They have 2 myspace pages with a total of 8 free downloads.
Comment from Jonny Taint - Sound and look a lot like 80's New Wave bands.Definately have the flock of Sea Gulls hair down.
Comment from Jonny Taint - The EMO hair should give it away, but if it doesn't they sound like a pop-punk boy band. Watch out they could be on a reality show with Ashley Simpson.
Comment from Jonny Taint - They look like ska nerds, but rock like a car on lovers lane.
Comment from Jonny Taint - If I would have seen them before hearing them, I would have thought they where fucking retarded.
The Apers "For you and your loser buddies" - had the pleasure of rocking out with bands like the Groovie Ghoulies, The Queers, Chixdiggit, The Hives, The Hi-Fives, Mr. T Experience, Dee Dee Ramone, Marky Ramone, Travoltas, Huntingtons, Yum Yums, Peter Pan Speedrock, Heideroosjes, Peawees, Manges, Backwood Creatures, Sonic Dolls, Dirtshakes, Zatopeks, 20 Belows, Janez Detd., Darlington, Retarded, Johnie 3, Copyrights, Ergs, Unlovables and many more cool bands.
Comment from Jonny Taint - If a girl in the audience flashes her boobs at you and theirs a picture of it does it make you a rock star and her a porn star?
Comments from Jonny Taint - Their raw, ugly, and angry! A great combination for dirty old school punks.
Young People With Faces - "If BLONDIE had turned down their major label deal, listened obsessively to THE STOOGES, moved to L.A., and put out a single on DANGERHOUSE records, they definitely would have sounded like YOUNG PEOPLE WITH FACES"--Lord Rutledge, NOW WAVE MAGAZINE, January 2006. "This band is a trip. Being from Idaho and looking like extras on 'Dawson's Creek', they sure dish out some cool sloppy punk. DANGERHOUSE ALL THE WAY"--Ray Lujan, MAXIMUMROCKNROLL 272. Young People With Faces is a young band on a mission: reclaim the sound and spirit of the original punk rock movement as though hardcore (and its descendents) never existed. Comprised of three teenage girls on guitar, drums and lead vocals, and a teenage guy on bass and (mostly) backing vocals, their debut CD features a dozen originals (13 on the vinyl LP) and one cover (available from undergroundmedicine.com, midheaven.com, and interpunk.com).
Comments from Jonny Taint - They have descibed themselves as sounding like the Ramones played at 45 rpm. FUCK THEM! How dare they compare themselves to the Ramones, I wouldn't even compare them to Josie & the Pussycats or The Jabberjaw band. They fucking suck worse then the Donna's or Ashley Simpson