Blogcritics | by Gray Hunter | Mon, May 28
Mon, May 28
The music itself is unique. The punk rock element is certainly there. Yet, underneath it is a southern blues rock element, like an angry Lynyrd Skynyrd or .38 Special. Like the vocals, the guitar has a rough surface to it. Even the acoustic sections sound abrasive. The drummer, Gabe Lindman, pla...
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