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.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Trouble Bound

Step to the Line

(Mild Chaos)

When last we tore toward New York grenade-hurlers Trouble Bound, the melody fetishistic aggression-cell had just released its 2025, 20th anniversary vinyl iteration of Here to the End. Today, as much as then, songs are both substantial and fleet; crisp attestation that craggy substance (with stand-tall wordage) need not hinder capsule trajectory.

Recommended: "Set the Record Straight," "Cup Full of Cyanide," "The Only Way I Know," "Maximum Security," "Red Light," "Step to the Line," "Paranoia"

Videos: "Set the Record Straight" "The Only Way I Know" (official video) "Step to the Line"