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Jetty Boys – “I’ll Be Fine” mp3
From Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Jetty Boys play punky pop music like they really care about it, like the world simply wont be acceptable if they don’t. Clearly they love them some Green Day and Ramones and all, but they bring a ferocity and sincerity all their own that is endearing and infectious. Gr8 power-pop erupts from the suffocating boredom of a sleepy American town? But yes!
Jetty Boys
“I’ll Be Fine” (mp3)
from “Sheboygan”
(Rally Records)
500 Miles To Memphis – “Sunshine In A Shot Glass” mp3
I want sunshine in a shot glass. Who wouldn’t, really? Instant liquid photosynthesis and a natural tan? I’m for it. Today’s pick is a country-fried, slide git-tar on fire lament that could only ever have been made in middle America. Fans of Cracker, Old 97s, Drive By Truckers, Social Distortion and even Soul Asylum will drink down 500 Miles To Memphis hungrily without any concern for the consequences. Morning? What morning? Nihilistic, self flagellating country doom rock at its very best.
500 Miles To Memphis
“Sunshine In a Shot Glass” (mp3)
from “Sunshine In A Shot Glass”
(Deep Elm)
Here’s an exquisite cheer-lead to sex by two hotties from Philly who call themselves GANG. Every part of this song is brilliant sexy fun. Seething new wave electronica backed by real drums creates a bed that singers Amanda Damron and Jaclyn McGraw gleefully rip apart and bounce around on. From the swell Hot Dog City Record Co., “Earthquake It” is the mp3 and it is h0tt! Git down ya’ll.
Gang
“Earthquake It” (mp3)
from “Earthquake It/ Get Out of My Face”
(Hot Dog City Record Co.)
Ill Repute – “Clean Cut American Kid” mp3
In a classic piece of early 80’s punk rock, here’s “Clean Cut American Kid” by the perfectly named Ill Repute of sunny Oxnard, CA. Reputedly, they have been ill since 1981, and show no signs of recovery to this day. This anti-anthem was featured by Rodney Bingenheimer on his groundbreaking radio show, and soon became a staple of California hardcore. Closer in tempo and structure to the Ramones and early Clash, this nonetheless displays the more sarcastic attitude favored by SoCal groups of the time like Fear and The Germs. Apart from all that, it’s just a gr8 piece of songwriting, a fun single, and a well captured slice of 1980’s punk rock life.
Ill Repute
“Clean Cut American Kid (Original hit version, first released 1982 Rodney On The Roq Vol III)” (mp3)
from “The Best of Rodney on the ROQ”
(Posh Boy Music)
