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Young and Aggressive

Mike Reed | 02/02/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is the debut CD from this very young, 70s punk-influenced quintet. Their ages range from 19 to 21. Hailing from Cleveland, and a favorite of skate boarding legend and U.S. Bombs lead singer, Duane Peters, they play fast, aggressive rock with lots of hooks. The guitarists and drummer play way beyond their age -- this band will be something special in the years ahead. Anger, frustration, overarching ambition -- it's all here in spades, fed by blistering guitars and heavy bass lines."

Sign Offs - self-titled (Disaster)

Mike Reed | USA | 12/21/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"From the address on the back cover of the CD,I believe Disaster is a subsidiary for the Bomp label.Not surprised because this here self-titled debut from the Cleveland five-piece is an above average effort of eleven cuts of in-your-face brash punk.Very good,for a pack of teens.Tunes I liked the best were the scorching opener "Quicksand","Real Side",the head splitter "Sonic Shutdown","One Time Shot" and "Gotta Get Out".Line-up is:Sim-vocals,Brian O'Brian-bass&vocals,Chris Churavy-guitar&vocals,Tim Long-rhythm guitar&vocals and Kris Monroe-drums.Comes with a 12-page booklet packed with black&white band photos and song lyrics.The band's influences come from the Dead Boys,Dictator and the Replacements.Check it out."