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Sunday, August 25, 2024

Ritchy Nails

Hard-Luck Life   3-track 7" vinyl

(Thumper Punk Records)


Were it not for simplicity -- just earnest testimonies and acoustic affirmations -- Ritchy's verity might be obscured. As it appropriately is, the unplugged Punkmetal footsoldier pours forth heartfelt introspections nearly brutal in their frankness. He is defiantly spiritual ("Listened to the preacher when the punks told me not to"), sending implorations Heavenward.

Guest Matt Gilbert adds uninvolved electric stingings to cut #3, embellishing quietly.

Recommended: "Hard Luck Life," "That's Okay With Me," "Roadblocks and Dead Ends"

Video: "Hard Luck Life"


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