BDx13 - 5-20-2010 at 01:44 PM
ACO, Young Poor and Angry
"they rock in a way I’ve not heard since I first listened to Appetite for Destruction"
http://youngpoorandangry.com/2010/04/22/angel-city-outcasts-...
ACO, pastepunk.com
"these guys are entertaining, with a lead singer who is more like a masterful circus barker than anything else."
http://www.pastepunk.com/site/four-quick-reviews52010/
The Hollowpoints, upstarter.com
4.5/5 stars
"The Hollowpoints are one of the most energizing bands I’ve heard in a quite some time and quite possibly the best band I’ve heard so far this year."
"I appreciate quality arrangements and songwriting more than I ever used to. The Hollowpoints have both."
"this is one quality disc from start to finish; Great riffs, intelligent lyrics, quality instrumentation and a lot of references that I just can’t
help but think might just be about me."
http://www.upstarter.com/reviews/punk/the-hollowpoints-old-h...
The Hollowpoints, The Stranger
"they did a damn fine job of crafting a solid album of big sing-along choruses, rough-around-the-edges pop hooks, and drunken fist-pumping fervor.
There’s not a mediocre song in the batch."
http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2010/05/13/a...
Kings of Nuthin', Young Poor and Angry
"the band comes back stronger than ever - and with a stolen piano to boot - combining a blend of 50s style rock n roll and street punk that will leave
you singing all day."
http://youngpoorandangry.com/2010/04/22/the-kings-of-nuthin-...
Kings of Nuthin', Wreckingpit.com
"Torr's vocals are still that 'throat wrecked with smokes and whiskey, spitting all over the place because he's missing his front teeth' scumbag
awesomeness."
http://www.wreckingpit.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=186471&sid=...
BDx13 - 5-20-2010 at 01:49 PM
I was so excited to find this review.
It's from a double bass site!
Kings of Nuthin', Double Bass Chat
"Thomas has some ripping solos as well (man, is he human?). He really keeps the rhythm popping."
http://www.doublebasschat.com/forum/showthread.php?p=118165
CR83 - 5-20-2010 at 10:18 PM
Great stuff BD. GO THORP!
bombidol - 5-21-2010 at 05:22 PM
Phantomass!
BDx13 - 5-21-2010 at 11:45 PM
ACO, Cosmos Gaming
http://www.cosmosgaming.com/articles.php?id=2697&articletype...
The Business
Interview with The Business in Examiner.com:
http://www.examiner.com/x-30861-Philadelphia-Punk-Music-Exam...
Great review of The Hollowpoints CD over at punknews:
BDx13 - 5-28-2010 at 12:02 PM
The Hollowpoints, punknews.org
4/5 stars
"Fresh off the heels of their phenomenal contribution to the recent Swingin’ Utters tribute, Seattle, Washington’s the Hollowpoints make their
Sailor’s Grave debut with one of the best and most surprising releases yet this year."
"the quality and fun of this album cannot be denied"
http://www.punknews.org/review/9312
BDx13 - 6-7-2010 at 12:57 PM
The Kings of Nuthin', upstarter.com
4/5 stars
http://www.upstarter.com/reviews/punk/kings-of-nuthin-old-ha...
Johnny_Whistle - 6-7-2010 at 02:01 PM
Loving the new Kings of Nuthin' and Business CDs!
BKT - 6-8-2010 at 04:13 PM
Why can I not get into the new ACO album? Seriously what is wrong with me, I seem to be the only one.
BKT.
BDx13 - 6-25-2010 at 03:56 PM
New interview with The Hollowpoints over at DyingScene.com:
http://bit.ly/9a50ZN
"You always run that risk – it’s fun to meet new people and hang out and party and everything, but sometimes you get peed on."
BDx13 - 7-6-2010 at 04:11 PM
The Hollowpoints, thepunksite.com
3.5/5 stars
"When placed against a backdrop of recurrent gang vocals, big choruses, and a beat that just never gives up, the tunes are easy to take in, fun to
sing along with, and intelligible to contemplate. "
http://bit.ly/bdlF0Z
SLF - 7-6-2010 at 11:53 PM
Heh, I write for that site. Don't have any reviews done up yet though.
BDx13 - 7-7-2010 at 12:37 AM
really? cool!
let us know once you get some posted up!
BDx13 - 7-7-2010 at 12:06 PM
From the June issue of Slug magazine:
Angel City Outcasts
I'll be honest... they did NOT like this record, so no pull quotes from this review!
http://www.slugmag.com/article.php?id=2228&page=1
The Hollowpoints
"The Hollowpoints hit us with a new record that shows polish and maturity"
"This Seattle-based quartet have put together 12 punk-rock tracks that make the hairs on my neck stand up"
http://www.slugmag.com/article.php?id=2228&page=7
Kings of Nuthin’
"There is only one band in the entire world that plays music like this"
"Old Habits Die Hard delivers in every way"
http://www.slugmag.com/article.php?id=2228&page=8
BDx13 - 7-13-2010 at 10:47 AM
Angel City Outcasts, thepunksite.com
3.5/5
"Angel City Outcasts is a really solid piece of outlaw rock from a band that clearly knows what they’re doing."
http://bit.ly/aQWlLu
The Business
3/5
http://www.punknews.org/review/9447
BDx13 - 7-20-2010 at 09:47 AM
Kings of Nuthin, punknews.org
4/5 stars
"With 18 tracks clocking in at 45 minutes of jazzy, jiving, masterfully composed punk rock and juggling some eight members and six guests, it’s no
wonder it’s been six years since their last proper LP. Old Habits Die Hard has been worth the wait, though, as the Kings of Nuthin’ deliver a swingin’
punk record for the dance-happy masses."
http://bit.ly/b9T0Fm
BDx13 - 7-24-2010 at 11:52 AM
Kings of Nuthin, thepunksite.com
4/5 stars
"The record is chock full of what The Kings of Nuthin’ would expect out of a new release, about 45 minutes of frenetic music full of catchy hooks and
gang choruses."
http://bit.ly/cZcDpp
BDx13 - 8-12-2010 at 02:01 PM
Some how I missed this at the time, but here's an interview with The Business over at txpunk.net.
http://bit.ly/cHS4xk
My favorite part is when he tells the interviewer that if he can;t understand anything that he's saying on the recording to call his label. Bet you
didn't know translation was part of the services we offer!
BDx13 - 8-16-2010 at 04:23 PM
This quality review gets points for including the phrases "cocksure swagger" AND "forthright bravado"!
Angel City Outcasts, punknews.com
3/5 stars
"Main axeman Tak Boroyan doesn't just wail--he slices and dices with acute precision and an ear for melody that elevates every song his solos and
searing leads touch."
http://bit.ly/a53GBx
Apparently, thepunksite.com liked the new KON so much, they reviewed it twice. Luckily, it got 4/5 again!
Kings of Nuthin, thepunksite.com
4/5 stars
http://bit.ly/cjxvkg
BDx13 - 8-17-2010 at 05:38 PM
Angel City Outcasts
"The ACO record is a goddamn ripper man. Seriously."
Juice E. Joel, MSHC