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Rough Kids: The Black and White and Gray 12"
Brand new LP from this excellent LA power pop/punk band!
Our take: The Black and White and Gray is the third album by Los Angelesâs Rough Kids, whose first two albums we put out on Sorry State. So, you shouldnât be surprised that I like this. On paper, Rough Kids was an odd fit for Sorry State, a west coast melodic punk band on an east coast label known for putting out hardcore (which is why Dirt Cult is a more appropriate home for them), but I just always thought they were a great fucking band. Their sound is unique, rooted in â77 UK punk like the Buzzcocks but with a dash of frantic 90s Japanese garage and a knack for writing energetic but sad-sounding songs that might remind you of the Observers. And they can play their asses off, their rhythm section rooted in hardcore and two shredding guitarists who love to trade licks. Whatâs not to like, right? If youâre already a fan of Rough Kids, my take on The Black and White and Gray is that it reminds me of a lot of UK â77-era bandsâ third albums. Iâm thinking of the Buzzcocksâ A Different Kind of Tension, Stiff Little Fingersâ Go For It, and the Boysâ To Hell with the Boys. These are records I love, and while none of them are âdeparture recordsâ by any means, they have a different sound than the bandsâ more famous debuts, replacing the spark that comes from discovering who you are as a band with a veteranâs instincts and an ability to play to the groupâs strengths. The Black and White and Gray is more downcast than Rough Kidsâ earlier records, with less of that frantic energy and more minor-key melodies and sad lyrics. In other words, the title is spot-on and the color scheme of the beautifully designed cover (another great one from Rough Kids bassist Paul DâElia) is ironic. So yeah, existing fans, new fans⊠thereâs something for everyone here, so check it out.
Our take: The Black and White and Gray is the third album by Los Angelesâs Rough Kids, whose first two albums we put out on Sorry State. So, you shouldnât be surprised that I like this. On paper, Rough Kids was an odd fit for Sorry State, a west coast melodic punk band on an east coast label known for putting out hardcore (which is why Dirt Cult is a more appropriate home for them), but I just always thought they were a great fucking band. Their sound is unique, rooted in â77 UK punk like the Buzzcocks but with a dash of frantic 90s Japanese garage and a knack for writing energetic but sad-sounding songs that might remind you of the Observers. And they can play their asses off, their rhythm section rooted in hardcore and two shredding guitarists who love to trade licks. Whatâs not to like, right? If youâre already a fan of Rough Kids, my take on The Black and White and Gray is that it reminds me of a lot of UK â77-era bandsâ third albums. Iâm thinking of the Buzzcocksâ A Different Kind of Tension, Stiff Little Fingersâ Go For It, and the Boysâ To Hell with the Boys. These are records I love, and while none of them are âdeparture recordsâ by any means, they have a different sound than the bandsâ more famous debuts, replacing the spark that comes from discovering who you are as a band with a veteranâs instincts and an ability to play to the groupâs strengths. The Black and White and Gray is more downcast than Rough Kidsâ earlier records, with less of that frantic energy and more minor-key melodies and sad lyrics. In other words, the title is spot-on and the color scheme of the beautifully designed cover (another great one from Rough Kids bassist Paul DâElia) is ironic. So yeah, existing fans, new fans⊠thereâs something for everyone here, so check it out.
Brand new LP from this excellent LA power pop/punk band!
Our take: The Black and White and Gray is the third album by Los Angelesâs Rough Kids, whose first two albums we put out on Sorry State. So, you shouldnât be surprised that I like this. On paper, Rough Kids was an odd fit for Sorry State, a west coast melodic punk band on an east coast label known for putting out hardcore (which is why Dirt Cult is a more appropriate home for them), but I just always thought they were a great fucking band. Their sound is unique, rooted in â77 UK punk like the Buzzcocks but with a dash of frantic 90s Japanese garage and a knack for writing energetic but sad-sounding songs that might remind you of the Observers. And they can play their asses off, their rhythm section rooted in hardcore and two shredding guitarists who love to trade licks. Whatâs not to like, right? If youâre already a fan of Rough Kids, my take on The Black and White and Gray is that it reminds me of a lot of UK â77-era bandsâ third albums. Iâm thinking of the Buzzcocksâ A Different Kind of Tension, Stiff Little Fingersâ Go For It, and the Boysâ To Hell with the Boys. These are records I love, and while none of them are âdeparture recordsâ by any means, they have a different sound than the bandsâ more famous debuts, replacing the spark that comes from discovering who you are as a band with a veteranâs instincts and an ability to play to the groupâs strengths. The Black and White and Gray is more downcast than Rough Kidsâ earlier records, with less of that frantic energy and more minor-key melodies and sad lyrics. In other words, the title is spot-on and the color scheme of the beautifully designed cover (another great one from Rough Kids bassist Paul DâElia) is ironic. So yeah, existing fans, new fans⊠thereâs something for everyone here, so check it out.
Our take: The Black and White and Gray is the third album by Los Angelesâs Rough Kids, whose first two albums we put out on Sorry State. So, you shouldnât be surprised that I like this. On paper, Rough Kids was an odd fit for Sorry State, a west coast melodic punk band on an east coast label known for putting out hardcore (which is why Dirt Cult is a more appropriate home for them), but I just always thought they were a great fucking band. Their sound is unique, rooted in â77 UK punk like the Buzzcocks but with a dash of frantic 90s Japanese garage and a knack for writing energetic but sad-sounding songs that might remind you of the Observers. And they can play their asses off, their rhythm section rooted in hardcore and two shredding guitarists who love to trade licks. Whatâs not to like, right? If youâre already a fan of Rough Kids, my take on The Black and White and Gray is that it reminds me of a lot of UK â77-era bandsâ third albums. Iâm thinking of the Buzzcocksâ A Different Kind of Tension, Stiff Little Fingersâ Go For It, and the Boysâ To Hell with the Boys. These are records I love, and while none of them are âdeparture recordsâ by any means, they have a different sound than the bandsâ more famous debuts, replacing the spark that comes from discovering who you are as a band with a veteranâs instincts and an ability to play to the groupâs strengths. The Black and White and Gray is more downcast than Rough Kidsâ earlier records, with less of that frantic energy and more minor-key melodies and sad lyrics. In other words, the title is spot-on and the color scheme of the beautifully designed cover (another great one from Rough Kids bassist Paul DâElia) is ironic. So yeah, existing fans, new fans⊠thereâs something for everyone here, so check it out.
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Brand new LP from this excellent LA power pop/punk band!
Our take: The Black and White and Gray is the third album by Los Angelesâs Rough Kids, whose first two albums we put out on Sorry State. So, you shouldnât be surprised that I like this. On paper, Rough Kids was an odd fit for Sorry State, a west coast melodic punk band on an east coast label known for putting out hardcore (which is why Dirt Cult is a more appropriate home for them), but I just always thought they were a great fucking band. Their sound is unique, rooted in â77 UK punk like the Buzzcocks but with a dash of frantic 90s Japanese garage and a knack for writing energetic but sad-sounding songs that might remind you of the Observers. And they can play their asses off, their rhythm section rooted in hardcore and two shredding guitarists who love to trade licks. Whatâs not to like, right? If youâre already a fan of Rough Kids, my take on The Black and White and Gray is that it reminds me of a lot of UK â77-era bandsâ third albums. Iâm thinking of the Buzzcocksâ A Different Kind of Tension, Stiff Little Fingersâ Go For It, and the Boysâ To Hell with the Boys. These are records I love, and while none of them are âdeparture recordsâ by any means, they have a different sound than the bandsâ more famous debuts, replacing the spark that comes from discovering who you are as a band with a veteranâs instincts and an ability to play to the groupâs strengths. The Black and White and Gray is more downcast than Rough Kidsâ earlier records, with less of that frantic energy and more minor-key melodies and sad lyrics. In other words, the title is spot-on and the color scheme of the beautifully designed cover (another great one from Rough Kids bassist Paul DâElia) is ironic. So yeah, existing fans, new fans⊠thereâs something for everyone here, so check it out.
Our take: The Black and White and Gray is the third album by Los Angelesâs Rough Kids, whose first two albums we put out on Sorry State. So, you shouldnât be surprised that I like this. On paper, Rough Kids was an odd fit for Sorry State, a west coast melodic punk band on an east coast label known for putting out hardcore (which is why Dirt Cult is a more appropriate home for them), but I just always thought they were a great fucking band. Their sound is unique, rooted in â77 UK punk like the Buzzcocks but with a dash of frantic 90s Japanese garage and a knack for writing energetic but sad-sounding songs that might remind you of the Observers. And they can play their asses off, their rhythm section rooted in hardcore and two shredding guitarists who love to trade licks. Whatâs not to like, right? If youâre already a fan of Rough Kids, my take on The Black and White and Gray is that it reminds me of a lot of UK â77-era bandsâ third albums. Iâm thinking of the Buzzcocksâ A Different Kind of Tension, Stiff Little Fingersâ Go For It, and the Boysâ To Hell with the Boys. These are records I love, and while none of them are âdeparture recordsâ by any means, they have a different sound than the bandsâ more famous debuts, replacing the spark that comes from discovering who you are as a band with a veteranâs instincts and an ability to play to the groupâs strengths. The Black and White and Gray is more downcast than Rough Kidsâ earlier records, with less of that frantic energy and more minor-key melodies and sad lyrics. In other words, the title is spot-on and the color scheme of the beautifully designed cover (another great one from Rough Kids bassist Paul DâElia) is ironic. So yeah, existing fans, new fans⊠thereâs something for everyone here, so check it out.
