The Jolts – “Haute/Voltage”
The Jolts – “Haute/Voltage” – This album is strictly old school garage punk that sounds like a mix of The Clash, Johnny Thunders, & The Stooges reincarnated and molded into one powerhouse garage punk band. Strolling through 11 songs in just over 41 minutes, each track is power-driven punk with just enough pop hooks to keep it out of the Alternative Rock sector. The songs on “Haute/Voltage” radiate bright guitar sheen, tight arrangements, crisp drumming, and a command performance by front man Joey Blitzkrieg, who belts out contagious lyrics. Overall, the album benefits from a fantastic sense of space, thanks in large part to the guitarist, Dr. Dylan Danger, whose control is especially notable on the uncluttered track “Black Snake”. This CD was startlingly enjoyable for me considering I’m not usually a fan at all of this sub-genre of punk rock. “Haute/Voltage” is so good in fact that, me not being a fan of this style of music I can’t help but gush about how well done this CD is. If you enjoy old school style garage punk with high level production and solid guitar solos, than this CD is a must have for your collection. www.myspace.com/thejolts
