KNOCKOUT PILLS
self-titled (Dead Beat)
Reviewed by Alan Wright

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Something about the cover art for this CD made me want to put it on immediately. The lettering looks like one of those old '70s kids mags like "Bananas" or something. Plus, I notice it features ex-members of the Vultures and Resonars, really cool. Wow, this is great! Recorded on a 4-track, but it's not really that lo-fi. I mean, it ain't slick but it sounds damn good. Real energetic '77 punk, great kooky vocals and fun songs like "Reject Button," "Divine Distraction" and "Here Comes The Legend." I agree with Tom Dead Beat's assertion that these guys borrow aspects of bands like Radio Birdman, the Real Kids, Saints, and Pagans in their sound. "Confused" has a cool "Bo Diddley" beat and wailing harp, sounds kinda like mid-60s freakbeat. I dig this!

[Pick this up at www.dead-beat-records.com.]

© 2003 - Alan Wright