DC Larson's JUKEBOX JURY

Capsule reviews by a jury of one: Iowa journalist/author DC Larson. Rockabilly, Psychobilly, Blues, Alternative, Western Swing, R and B, Punk, Swing, Hillbilly, Glam, Americana. DC Larson's retro science fiction writing blog, from which the Eddie Atomic Space Adventures are available, is RETRO RIFF BOOKS. And his political writings one is AMERICAN SCENE MAGAZINE. Both are also on Blogspot. All original content on these three blogs is under author copyright.

Friday, September 6, 2024

Grippers

Complicity Is a Weapon

(Potencial Hardcore)

It's just as well that no sedate ventures appear, as such would likely be crushed by the headlong scramble typical of extant tracks. Combative guitar barrels in the vanguard. Even rare (slightly) measured numbers are pregnant with implied menace. The line-up is a skeletal one, featuring guitar, electric bass, drums, and defiantly shouted vocals. As is abundantly manifest, no more is required to mount scorched-earth strafing.

Recommended: "Keep On Rollin'," "Defiance," "The Fool," "Never Surrender," "The Flame," "Black Tears," "The Void," "Squad"

Videos: "Keep On Rollin'" "The Fool" "Broken Boots"