Gang Green: You Got It, Older Budweiser & Live Without It
Boston-based party punkers Gang Green see their Roadrunner releases re-issued with extensive liner notes and on the live CD and a few bonus tracks. GG is one of the most famous punk bands from the healthy Boston scene. The band has gone through various permutations, breaking up and re-forming often in its 25 year history. For many GG is the definition of party punk/hardcore. Fans of the band will welcome these releases on CD; many might only have 'em on LP. Any band that has a track called “Let’s drink some beer” merits by me. Raise a glass to gumby punk at its best!
Bulldozer: The Day of Wrath, The Final Separation, IX & Neurodeliri
Italy’s answer to Venom, this lot never managed to get out of cult status in their careers. Here we have the band's first four CDs that chart the band as they try to move beyond a reputation as messy Venom-esque thrash gumby metal. Metal Mind has lovingly remastered and re-released these albums with decent liner notes and bonus tracks. They're good releases for those who want to own an accurate history of thrash. For others, the albums are worth more in curiosity value than anything else.
Carnival of Souls: Unit 13
At first listen one would not think this is exactly this column’s fare. However upon further listens one can tell that the members are both talented and keen to expand their horizons from the very English indie-music that can be initially found on here. I can assure you that there is more going on here than there is on all of Coldplay’s releases combined. There are elements of prog, folk and even a taste of jazz on here. This CD is a good taster of the talent on show with this band; expect a lot from the talent on here.
That is your lot for this week. A cross-selection of genres, styles and vintages. As always make sure to check out live music where ever you can and please make sure to stay safe in the lead up to the end of the year.
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