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, July 8, 2026

Convict Class

Not the Enemy

(Randale Records)

When last heard from (2024's Generation of Discontent), Australia's CC were leveraging chords as bombardments, pretty much slapping into basketcase-dom everybody in the place. That remains fitting appraisal, though mention must also be made of earnest (albeit unapologetically brutish) messaging. Oi! gets it fucking done.

Recommended: "War," "Loser," "Old School Punk," "Anger Management," "Only Fans," "Not the Enemy," "Maximum Impact"

Videos: "Loser" "Only Fans" "Not the Enemy"