Control Freaks "She’s The Bomb (Slovenly)"
Crank it up to eleven and push those other records down the stairs, because this is the time for the spunky, punky She’s The Bomb (Slovenly) from The Control Freaks. Featuring Greg Lowery of The Rip Offs and Supercharger (among others), this is pop punk for those that know that doesn’t mean Blink 182. The Control Freaks beat up Blink 182, and they are thankful for the attention-and they know they deserve it. This is snotty punk with an ear for melody, occasional hooks, and more bad attitude than kids shopping for back to school supplies in the middle of August. Check out the title track “She’s The Bomb.”
Gino And The Goons "Rip It Up (Slovenly)"
2017’s Rip It Up (Slovenly), the garage rock masterpiece by real deal rockers Gino and the Goons, went out of print almost immediately upon its release and has since been sought after by collectors. Well, collectors, now is your chance! Rip It Up is back in print thanks to our pals at Slovenly Records! Overmodulated, nasty guitars mixed with surprisingly poppy melodies and scream-along choruses a-plenty. So make room on your denim jacket for at least one more badge and check out the absolute Stooges-esque earworm “Watch You Shine.”
Chris Staples "Holy Moly (Barsuk)"
Chris Staples has found himself saying “holy moly” a LOT lately. Same, Chris, same. Also, he picked a hell of a time to quit drinking-last year. But in his new found sober time he rediscovered his teenage coping system for his issues. Writing songs. The songs he wrote during this time are the ones found on his new album Holy Moly (Barsuk). Honestly, if this is what sobriety sounds like I might follow in Chris’ footsteps. Full of hopefulness and earworm-worthy melodies, this is as good as Chris has ever been! Whether its the Spoon meets Wilco sounds of the title track “Holy Moly” or the classic Staples folk-balladry of “Spinning Wheel” you’re sure to cheer up checking out Holy Moly. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if you said “holy moly” yourself (or at least “man that is moldy” when opening your bread box. Freeze what you don’t need next time!). So check out the title track already!
