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| Everyone's probably sick already of each music critic's continual references to The Adolescents, but in case you're still out in spaceland, the ADZ are the one, the only legitimate offshoots of the aforementioned band -- so check out this CD, then go buy the old Adolescents stuff. Transmissions From Planet Speedball invokes the omnipresent rock 'n' roll attitude that has remained with the band(s) throughout the years. Searingly sharp hooky guitar is a guarantee, and equally impressive songwriting with intelligent lyrics abounds. Like a violently bucking bronco, "After the Storm" kicks out some of the most snarling, snickering vocals this side of '79. Still salivating for punk rock in its unbridled, pure form? A mere track later (and we're only on track 2 here, folks!), "Creature of Habit" starts up shooting madly as the combination of crushing guitar and smooth backup vocals make you wish this two-minute ditty was twice as long. A truly rampaging tour through Southern Cali punkcore, Transmissions... only changes its tune with the Bob Seger cover of "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man" at the album's conclusion. They may not be teenagers anymore, but time-tested tuneage proves that the ADZ can still outpunk, outcore and outplay the majority of bands flooding your city. |
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