Finally! Some Record Reviews!

Taking a break from writing a research paper, and finally, here's some record reviews I've been promising. I've got more coming, hopefully this weekend. It's boiling here in California, I hope YOU are well, where-ever you are.

ALSO- there are some great shows happening, including, July 29th: the Lamps, Haunted George, Cheap Time and the Pizzas at Delta of Venus, in Davis. That whole weekend is insane- featuring some amazing back to back shows with Night Wounds, Sexy Prison, A-Frames, Abe Vigoda, and holy shit, so much more!! Visit undietacos.org for more information.

If you're interested, I also draw comix, and will be printing my first batch of comic/x in the next few weeks. They can be found here.

On to the reviews!!

Black Time / Husbands
Split 7”
Show and Tell Records

Miscreants from the UK- Black Time bash out arty punk rock, delivering heavy bass-lines, pounding drums and catchy guitar riffs that stun like a musical ray gun. “Downtown” is a grade-A winner, while “Charm Offensive” is just gripping as their “Son of Sam” cover from the Killed by Trash LP. They are paired on this split with the Husbands, an all-girl group from San Francisco. An odd match, but somehow it works. Rough and tuff w/ dirty guitars and vocals, the Husbands drive two garage rock punches, including an Ike Turner cover! Another great addition to the Show and Tell catalog fo’ sure!

Video Hippos
Unbeast the Leash
Wildfire Wildfire

Great name, and a great duo from Baltimore. I caught these guys live with Dan Deacon, and was mighty impressed with them. This LP is amazing, and one of my greatest finds of the year. Lifting the gorgeous green and white swirl vinyl from the sleeve was the first hint of its greatness. They are truly, like a better Japanther. Video Hippos is compiled of a drummer and guitarist (with keyboards and effects added), and live, they project home-made movies in the background, including clips of a dolphin eating pizza and video games like Mario Paint! I’m severely in love with this record. Its simple, effective beats, fun-loving vocals, and pop aura are ferociously addictive. “Kool Shades” immediately caught me, while no one track on this record disappoints. One of the best full-lengths of the year!

Coming soon: Intelligence "Message of Love" 7inch, Toys that Kill & Tiltwheel 7"s from Razorcake Records, Jay Reatard's new EP and tons more...of course!

Out of Order
www.outoforderrecords.com