Galactic Polecats - The Bad Are Better Off 2017

Back in 2015 the Galactic Polecats gained some major attention with the release of the hard hitting and damn good ep "The Rockinest Cat in the Galaxy". Their combination of rockabilly, psychobilly and punk has become known as shinerbilly .Not standing still the band's sound has evolved and strengthened.As they say "the proofs in the pudding" and one just has to give their debut album "The Bad Are Better Off "a spin to hear it. This puppy comes in with some major  swagger and backs it up.We get 12 tracks of modern rockabilly that smash into straight up rock n roll .Sure they still hit hard and fast but at times they slow things up, reel it in a bit and change directions.Hell they even add  tinges of country into the mix.The result is a refreshing ride that's hard to resist.Highlights include: "Necro Girlfriend", "Littlebird '55", " Rosie Mae", "Walk On" and the cover of "Devil Inside".

       The Galactic Polecats have a winner with "The Bad Are Better Off ". It's one kool rock n roll album that delivers the goods by a band that's firing on all  the cylinders.Highly recommended!
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The Volcanics - Stompin' Garage 2016

Since 2001 The Volcanics  have been ripping up the So -Cal surf scene with their fun and high energy  surf. Hell some consider them one of the best  surf  bands out of California.However this is one really solid and exciting  band that kinda goes under the wire.So far these cats have released 2 pretty strong albums on Double Crown Records,a label with a stout roster.Which could be one reason they are often overlooked.That said the band's 3rd and  latest album "Stompin' Garage" is now out and this puppy is a winner.Dropping in with 13 tracks that range from traditional  surf  to sixty's "frat rock n roll". For the most part this is surf with some muscle added and it's done well.We also get 3 tracks with vocals that really fit in.Highlights include: " Mad Dog", "Test Flight", "Vesuvian" and "The Sabotage"

 
  Overall  " Stompin' Garage" is a brisk, fun and satisfying ride that really harkins  back to the roots of surf.The Volcanics are in great form here and this is one surf album you should definitely check out. Recommended!     https://www.facebook.com/thevolcanics.surf/     http://thevolcanics.com/

Hard Six - Haunted Ride 2015

When it comes to the band Hard Six  you really never what your going to get.After all this isn't your run of the mill punkabilly band.These kats  probably  really don't care about genre lines and that makes them a better band.Too some they are a kick ass rockabilly band too others, punkabilly or rock n roll  and even a country band.Take your pick they do it all.With 2 pretty good albums under their belts they have managed to crave out a solid and growing fan base.The outfits latest release "Haunted Ride " is damn solid and diverse, with each track sounding different  .This puppy slides in with 10 tracks that infuse country,rockabilly ,punkabilly and rock n roll.The result is one kool and silky ride and as a result there  is a really neat vibe going on here.Highlights include: "Rockabilly Rumble", "Heartbreaker", "Wip Wop" and "Haunted Ride".

     Hard Six are self described "punkabilly rockers",well  "Haunted Ride" proves again they are way more than that .This is a confident outfit that's not afraid to mix it up and still delivers the goods .Recommended !
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