The first release from Swedens Radio Obligato Records is USA’s own Masters Of The Obvious. Paul Caporino who’s been going since 1981 IS M.O.T.O. and he change band members as often as I change fluids with my boyfriend.

I’ve heard a lot about M.O.T.O. but never cared to check him out as I often tend to be disappointed with new bands that get the talk of the town. Last friday I had the chance to experience Mr. Capriano IRL(for you non geeks that’s In Real Life). Fuck it wasn’t that bad at all! He’s in his 50’s and looks like something from a Jean M Auels book. Total neanderthal punker. Quiet entertaining and with a huge and awesome guitar sound the band went through a one hour set with a loads of hits. At home I was even more surprised as soon as Blast Of Silence poped out of my speakers. Fuck me it’s great! A true hit. Driving, tight and yeah I just love Caporinos voice. It’s something dark. I know he’s hiding something. I hear it. He’s not that happy. And I love it. Four songs. One left over: I Used to tell the Truth. But the rest is solid stuff. Very simple but with a twist that get you hooked. 

Here’s a 2 song treat for you which will make you wanna head over to: www.radioobligato.com and get yourself a copy. Don’t forget to check out Johans very own podcast while you’re there! 

Country: USA
Year: 2007
Label: Savage/Radio Obligato
Format: 7″
Songs:
Blast Of Silence.mp3
Rock And Roll All Day
I Used To Tell The Truth
Ain’t No Modern Day Robin Hood.mp3

“Don’t wanna practice or get any better. Or hang around in the Guitar Center.” great opening line and a great song. Especially the chorus with its little clever hook. Fuck, they might be musicians! Angry Samoans comes to mind primarily on Barf. That sneering vocals reminds me of someone who’s name I’ve forgotten. One really cheesy track: Bum. A great debut from a band that I bet will be too skilled to live up to their debut title until the next release.

Rich White Males on MySpace.

Country: USA
Year: 2007
Label: Punk N Junk
Format: 7″
Songs:
We Ain’t No Musicians.mp3
Bum.mp3
Sellin’ Drugs.mp3
Barf.mp3

Even sloppier then their first 7inch posted here some months ago. Trashier recording too. Guess they’ve spent all their money on drugs so they couldn’t afford the studio time. And I don’t mind. No bass here which actually ads an extra inch to their desperate sound. Personally I’m pretty tired of distorted vocals so they get a minus for that. And guys WHERE’S THE LYRIC SHEET? A highly recommended record that is already sold out so here’s your chance to hear it.

Country: USA
Year: 2007
Label: Fashionable Idiots
Format: 7″
Songs:
Pop.mp3
We Know You Know We Know.mp3
Broadway Glass.mp3
Bringing Me Down.mp3
Black Bars.mp3
High Up In The Sky.mp3

Got some new stuff to catch up on. First out is Sweet Rot. Pure low fi, sloppy instrumentation and obnoxious vocals. File under bands who-can-hardly-play-but-got-the-right-attitude. The thing I like most is the dark background vocals which give Sweet Rot a touch of originality. The somewhat typical chorus in the other wise great Wouldn’t You Like Too Know is saved by this spooky, dark and hilarious back up singing.

As a whole this is a great great record but after some spins I know what’s wrong. The songs are a bit too long. Cut out a verse and a chorus and they’re there.

Ugly sleeve but a nice looking through foil printed insert! I bet people who enjoyed the Boys Club 7″ will dig this too. Higly recommended!

Get it from Square Wave Records.

Country: USA
Year: 2007
Label: Square Wave Records
Format: 7″
Songs:
Drug Fiend.mp3
Teenage Lust.mp3
Wouldnt You Like To Know(What I Did To Your Mom).mp3