The song starts off with a nice instrumental guitar and bass riff. The vocals could be louder against the mix as this song is about the lyrics. Nice voice on the rap though. I’ll have to listen again to truly get the lyrics. I really like the instrumental track underneath the vocals, but not your typical track to put under rap vocals, more of an Indie Pop type vibe here.

The vocals rhythmic timing fits nicely over the instrument track, though. The song is very well mixed and produced. I really like the background female and male vocals that come at the end of the lead vocalist’s rhymes. The song is about taking back the power. While the rhymes and vocal delivery in this song are presented very nicely, the song itself seems to lack a more complex or nuanced message.

But the song itself is very nicely produced, even if it will probably not get much radio play in its current Explicit state. Being a professional Radio DJ on commercial FM new music stations, I’d like to hear and suggest the Artist come up with a clean Radio edit version to get more radio play. Really nice track for his fans, though.

SCORE/Excellent: Koine Poetry delivers a bitchin’ sounding rap performance over a well-tailored Indie Pop styled instrumental track on which he played all the instruments. I love the modern sound of the instrumental track and really like the flow of the rap vocals and the word choices in the rhymes. Very well put together, and I’m sure this will get radio play if the Artist decides to put out a Radio Edit version. Much love, Beth

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“For New Age radio audiences, Wayo Hogan’s story is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and embrace the calming spirit found within Montana Stillwater—and every note he composes.”

So let’s have a listen …

“‘Flathead Lake’ flows with shimmering synths and tranquil melodies that evoke wide-open water and sky.” The track starts off with a nice arpeggiated piano vamp, then the keyboards come in supplying the atmosphere, bass, and drums. The song is a nice listen, very contemplative and serene. There’s a nice instrumental break in the middle of the song, followed by more of a folksy vamp. The song fades out on the lovely piano vamp. Very chill song, I like the composition, but am left feeling that it doesn’t really have a memorable hook, but it is very pleasant to listen to.

“‘Bigfork Bay’ adds a rhythmic undercurrent, capturing the cozy, artsy vibe of the lakeside town at sunset.” This song also starts off with a lovely piano piece, then the strings come in adding a very nice texture to the piece. When the drums come in, so does a very chill acoustic guitar; the keyboard string section definitely adds to the chill mood of this track.

“These instrumental tracks are ideal for chill, downtempo, and ambient-focused radio shows with an ear for innovation and place-based inspiration.” After listening, I would have to agree with that statement. These are very chill New Age instrumental music tracks, well composed and recorded. The mix and master sound wonderful. I like the vibe.

SCORE/Good: While I like the vibe of both songs, I’m left feeling that the songs don’t particularly have a strong hook or melody. The EP is very well-produced. And the performances on the recordings are also very nice. I liked listening to these New Age tracks, and you will too! Much love, Beth

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“BujuRocks is the electronic music project of composer and producer Burcu Akan. Creating a unique blend of electronic dance music with contemporary production techniques (perhaps meaning AI?), BujuRocks has been releasing high-quality tracks since 2024. All music is self-published under the BujuRocks label, maintaining complete creative control over the artistic direction and production quality.”

Though I’m still not sure what this artist stands for, if their images are real or AI, or whether their song is real or AI-enhanced. We can only use our eyes and ears. No doubt, it’s a nice presentation and musical package to unwrap.

So let’s have a listen …

My first impression of this Single is that it goes on too long, although it’s an EDM dance track which does occasionally go long. I’m not particularly digging the distorted bass which is driving underneath the whole song. The notes are fine, just not the distortion. I do like the clear vocals that come in occasionally, “Hey Boy!” “Do You Love Me?”.

Nice fade at the song end. I don’t find this song to be quite as hypnotic or entrancing as CALLNOMORE, the last song I reviewed from this artist and ranked as Excellent. I like the siren like keys/strings riff which comes in later in the song. It’s a very danceable beat, don’t get me wrong, just not digging it as much as the prior song. Might make a good album track though.

SCORE/Good: An extremely well-produced track, no issues with the sound of this track in terms of mixing and mastering. I think the song arrangement could be more inventive and less repetitive. Definitely falls in the EDM genre and would nicely fit on an album from this artist. Much love, Beth

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“Co-writers like Anais Preller, Suzanne Kiss, Heather Joseph, Carla Zipa, Sylvia Jones, Sheila Fabrizio, Vita Rose Taytro, Bonnie Lee Panda and Alex Bach bring the theme to life while adding layers of emotion and depth with either their voices and/or lyrics. The harmonies are further enriched by Kevin Monroe’s direction of the backup vocals and Devotion’s talents.”

“The recording sessions … at Horizon Music Studios in West Haven, CT, were overseen and produced by Vic Steffens and co-producer by Matt Oestreicher, who also handles the orchestrations. With music provided by The Collaborations Band, featuring notable award-winning musicians such as Bobby Torello, Scott Spray, Al Ferrante, Jon Peckman, Tim DeHuff, Bill Holloman and Dave Eggar on strings. Together, they bring each piece to life with skill and passion.”

As their bio reads, “In an era where the essence of music often gets lost amidst the cacophony of modern sounds, ‘Collaborations’ emerges as a beacon of hope for fans of profound lyrical narratives set against the timeless backdrop of the 60s, 70s, and 80s.” Sounds quite interesting.

So let’s have a listen …

The first track Let The Love In starts with a drum shuffle, then comes in a funky R&B progression and lovely vocal by Anais Preller that truly captures a classic 60s Motown vibe. Nice! I’m really digging the vocals and lyrics. Nice flute solo halfway through into the bridge and again at the end of the piece. Very well constructed song. I’m impressed.

The next song Time For You also features Anais Preller on the lead vocals. I love the classic horn section that kicks off this song. The vocal mix really stands out, everything sounds so good, great mixing, editing, and mastering. The vocals are very clear and understandable, which is often missing in a lot of what I hear and review. Very classic Motown type vibe. Loving the sax solo in the bridge. Anais does a great job singing this one.

The third song Running Out Of Tomorrows begins with an African vibe then with a nice background vocal chorus and then quickly transitions into another classic Motown vibe. This time a male and female vocalist duet featuring what I’m guessing is Ed on vocals with Anais. The male vocalist sounds fantastic, a really nice voice for this type of song. The song has a big distinctive chorus. I love the message of the lyrics in this song. Reach out, make a difference, come together, and equality, … we’re running out of tomorrow to change things, it’s up to you and I. I find the breaks and bridges in the song well constructed from a songwriter’s perspective. The song falls out to a vocal part sparsely populated with instrumentation and then kicks back into the power chorus full band. The mix is excellent.

Better get ready, Ready For Love the next song begins and I’m already loving the funk guitar riff that carries the song. And the horn section. New female vocalist Sheila Fabrizio singing this tune. She has such a classic Motown voice. It reminds me of Gladys Knight. The songwriting is tops.
Very tasty lead guitar solo before the last verse and chorus. If you’re reading this you better get ready … for Ed Daniels and Sheila Fabrizio bringing the love to you and your ears!

The next song I Wanna Know starts with an acoustic guitar strum. Very nice orchestration kicks in against the guitar. This time the female vocalist is Suzanne Kiss. Loving the string section parts in this song. Nice vocal, if not my favorite, but still really nice. Loving the background vocals. I love referring to God as “she”. This song has more of a religious vibe.

The next song Don’t You See features Sylvia Jones on the lead vocals. Again giving me a very 60s Motown vibe. The voice reminds me of Barbara Lewis (Baby I’m Yours). Loving the background female vocalist choir. Again the songwriting is excellent, just when you think the song needs a bridge, it delivers an interesting bridge. The vocals are clear against the mix. The song ends with “set yourself free”, the message of the song.

Doing Fine is another song sung by Suzanne Kiss. I like the syncopation in this song. Very nice piano part carries this tune, the playing is very lovely, and even throws in a few atonal chords that capture your ear but stay within the key of the song. I think the lyrics in this one could be better, it’s like they’re too straight-ahead and simple in their rhymes and word choice.

The next song Got A Feeling starts off with a horn section and gives off a Blues Brothers vibe, a barroom band vibe. This song features Heather Joseph on the lead vocals. The song itself reminds me of Tina Turner singing Proud Mary, but the arrangement of the song in this case is more interesting than that classic song. Loving the lead guitar solo in the bridge. This band is really tight. The vocalist reminds me of The Shirelles.

The ninth song is Think About It featuring Vita Rose Taytro on the lead vocals. Another classic Motown vibe song with a lovely string section. This album is packed with R&B gems, then comes in a very ear-catching lead guitar solo. I’m really liking the lyrics in this one. Very memorable hook.

Already There features Sheila Fabrizio again on the lead vocal. Starts off with a nice R&B electric guitar strum. I’m really digging Sheila’s voice, truly next level for this kind of music. The lyrics are fun and engaging in this song. Another nice funky lead guitar solo that perfectly fits the mood then back into the pre-chorus and chorus. The band is locked in the whole album. Some nice performances, mixing, and editing on these songs.

The final song Where We Belong starts with an acoustic guitar strum. This song features Carla Zipa on the lead vocals. Another really nice song. Loving the horn section, wish it was a bit louder. Another really tasty lead guitar solo in the bridge. The Carla’s vocals carry the tune. Nice way to close out this album of great songwriting, arranging, and performances. 

“‘Collaborations’ invites listeners to experience music that is not only crafted with skill but also imbued with meaning. It’s a journey back to when songs told stories, evoked emotions, and inspired change. For those who believe in the power of music to unite and uplift, ‘Collaborations’ is a project that resonates with purpose and passion.” It truly does. Give it a listen.

SCORE/Outstanding: The performances, editing, mixing and mastering on this album are top-shelf. If you love classic female vocalist R&B, this album is truly outstanding, and I don’t say that lightly. We get a lot of good and some not so good albums to review here at Music Review World, but this album is truly superior to most of the material that we receive. Virtually every song on this album could get radio play on an R&B format station. Even if you’re just casually into that classic Motown vibe, you should definitely buy this album, or at least listen to it. You’re guaranteed to dig it. Much love, Beth

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The song sounds like an Irish folk song. It is definitely all about the lyrics – which are anti-Republican and anti-Democrat (for not standing up to the Republicans). An anti-capitalist system protest song. The song is ok, but not great. It reminds me a little of early 60s protest songs in the way it is structured and with the strong cadence of the vocals.

“An all American hate affair!” The message of the song can be captured in the repeating chorus: “The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything.” Which is also how the song ends. The song is pleasant, but likely won’t get any radio spins. I do like the female backing vocals. However, I think the keyboards sound quite cheesy. I’d like to hear this song with just vocals and an acoustic guitar.

SCORE/Mediocre: While I like the lyrical direction of this protest song. I think the song’s simplistic chord and vocal arrangements set it back. The song has no really memorable musical or vocal hook. It’s a pleasant enough song, but likely won’t get any radio spins. But I could see it put on a compilation album of 60s like anti-war folk protest songs. Much love, Beth

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“With all these thoughts running through my mind I decided to listen to the album again the day after the election and the album felt beautifully different. It is alive in all the ways I want to be alive. When I got to “Living Life…” I started to cry because the lyrics had been written and performed in a silly sorta way, almost as a joke, but on that day it felt real: this is how I actually feel about being gay in this country right now… and it can be scary, very scary.”

“Why I made this album: “Sweaty Yeti” specifically was meant to end the album with a beautiful upbeat celebration of being queer, you can literally feel the joy when it starts and it moves around in an almost physical way; immersing the listener in the absolute joy of being fully free to be your truly authentic self without fear. That (song) is exactly what I needed to hear to give me the courage to not back down in fear, to keep the release date of this album as it was originally set, and to try to promote the fuck out of it.”

“I obnoxiously tell everyone about it, and I hope that all the queer and queer allies that read this will join me in spreading the word about my celebration of queer freedom. We must continue to fight for our rights to live authentically in this world without the fear of being oppressed, we must fight for the rights of anyone who is out there in the world living life Supergay.” – Johnny Stubbs (Yeticomplex), Tampa, Florida, USA.

I just hope that the Trump Administration doesn’t read this review and decide to ship Johnny off to Guantanamo. The struggle is real.

So let’s have a listen …

The album kicks off with the song Yeti That Walk. Appropriate title for an artist named Yeticomplex. This is a dancehall record with transcendental beats designed to make your body and feet move. The kind of music you might hear in a gay nightclub. Make that, should hear in a Supergay club.

Back to the track, the first thing you hear on the album is someone walking into the room and giving a very sassy “mmm, hmmm”. Then the hypnotic beat kicks into the vocal “Yeti That Walk”. I love the bass groove that picks up in the middle of the song. Some interesting keyboard riffage closes out the song, which ends with more footsteps.

Hats, Gloves, Shoes are the title and lyrics of the next song. Very strong keyboard riff. Sounds like programmed drums. “Hats, Gloves, Shoes”. I like the change in the bridge of the song and the Japanese sounding keys riff. The track fades out “Hats, Gloves, Shoes, You can never have enough!”

The next track is called Homosexual, which is also the lyrics. Fun song. I like the keyboard vamps on this song, interesting vocal rise in the song. I again really like the bass line that picks up in the middle of the song. Nice. This song will definitely get you up and dancing. Which is likely the point.

There’s not much in the way of lyrics on this album so far, but the dance beats are fun. It’s nice EDM genre music. Should come with it’s own light show! And poppers! 😉 This would be a good album for your next hometown rave.

The next song is Sugar Candy – Rewind Mix. The is the first song with any real vocals. I like the lyrics, but I’m not digging the voice. Which is not entirely true, I like the effected and reverb heavy vocals in the background. Not my favorite track. I do like the way the track ends.

The next track is Man on Man. Which starts off with a groovy bass line and an old move clip stating “at this time the penis is in a state of erection.” The track comes complete with its orgasm sounds. I love the drum mix that comes in later in the song. “Ready for ejaculation” says the movie announcer. The strong bass line makes this song very danceable. Nice.

The sixth song is titled Queer. Starts off with a steady drum beat, and enters the bass. Not digging this bass line as much, too muddy. Eventually, the keyboard riff comes in staccato bursts. “I’m queer, don’t like it? Steer clear.” I like the cheeky vocals on this song, very non-heterosexual. LOL

Meow – Kitten Mix starts off with a reference to “Miss Kitty”. This strange song almost has a Wizard of Oz feel about it. Very trippy bass line when it finally enters the song. Nice funk jazz guitar or keyboard riff in the middle straight into a brief Middle Eastern vibe. “Meow!” Very cinematic track.

The eighth song Glitter starts off with a bit of a spiritual vibe, but then a very interesting bass line enters the song, accompanied by space robot sounds. I like the ever-rising keyboard riff in the middle of the song. A song about glitter being everywhere, even “there’s glitter on my dick.”

Living Life… starts with a spoken word story. Just 0:49 seconds, just long enough to introduce the next song.

The tenth song on the album is the title cut Supergay. I love that it kicks off with a funk guitar riff. Then keyboards are added on top of the lyric “Supergay”, making it sound like the Curtis Mayfield song “Superfly”. Totally digging the vibe on this track, definitely my favorite song so far.

The album’s final track Sweaty Yeti starts off with snaps and a chordal keyboard riff, a steady drum beat. The keys reenter with a different vibe. Very nice funk single note guitar riff being played over the drums and keys.
The bass finally enters about halfway through the song. Low and rounded. I’m a sucker for any song that includes a funk guitar riff, aren’t you?

Well, overall, I liked 10 of the 11 songs on the album, which is very nicely constructed and fits squarely within the LGBTQ+ Dancehall EDM genre.

SCORE/Excellent: This album nails the LGBTQ Dancehall EDM genre! Yeticomplex has compiled an album of dope dance beats with a gay flair! The album is nicely produced and I really appreciate the funk guitars being included on the final two songs. Creates quite a danceable vibe. If you need an album for your next dance party or rave, grab this one! Much love, Beth

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From the moment the music and vocals kick in you discover this is a very cinematic sounding track and get the feeling there should be a movie to go with this song. Having listened to the song multiple times now, my first impression is that it seems like one long intro to a song that never delivers the actual song and that I do like the way everything fades away to make way for a lonesome piano at the end of the song.

I like Jonah’s voice a lot though, it has a nice sensibility and could do well in this indie pop-rock genre. In my opinion, the main rising washed out keyboard riff of the song repeats too many times until the piano finally kicks in to finish out the song.

Very nice piano playing. I do like the way the song ends. I’d like to hear a version of this song sung over nothing but the regular piano. The tricked out keys sound for the first 2/3 of the song reminds me a little of Stevie Wonder, if you like the keyboard sounds on his records.

SCORE/Good: The arrangement and chord progressions in this song are musically interesting. Jonah has a great voice for this kind of music. I feel like the song never properly resolves into something with meat on the bones, it’s like a long intro that keeps repeating with a promise of something that never delivers. But it’s a good song, well-produced, and emotionally impactful. Worth a listen. Much love, Beth

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So let’s have a listen …

The first track is title cut Back into the River and nicely sets the pallet for this tasty new release. Very Soundgarden influenced. The voice nails it. Everything is in its place and interesting chord changes. I love the acoustic guitar break in the middle of the song. This is the best song on this EP.

The second track Hell of a Lie is the EP’s single. Has a very in-your-face lead guitar riff. Loving the lead guitar solo 2/3 of the way through the song, particularly as the chord progression in the bridge changes, then back into the chorus. Very nice. Still, I think the first song might make a better single.

In the Middle of Two Worlds has a pulsating rhythmic feel, accentuated by the hard eighth note drum beat in sync with the bass and rhythm guitars. Interesting chord changes in this song. The song fades away at the end.

Wake Up, the fourth track, starts off with a funky acoustic guitar then is immediately joined by the rest of the band. I would have preferred the acoustic guitar riff to get more sunlight at the beginning of the song. You can still hear it in the mix, but a bit drowned by the other instruments. The chorus hits at about 1:40 reminding us all to “wake up.” I’m really enjoying the female vocalist singing background vocals in this track. Very epic!

Back into the River II (Alternate Version). This version focuses on the acoustic rhythm guitar. You can hear the vocals better in this version, though I really liked the first version. More of a songwriter’s version. Still a great song. Digging the lead guitar solo on this version and the brain-challenging complex chord progressions and arrangement in this song.

This EP features an impressive lineup of musicians on select tracks:
“Jon Button on bass (Sheryl Crow, The Who), Nik Hughes on drums (Bush), Mike Smith on drums (Chayce Beckhamm, Trapt, Tantric), and Lea Cappelli on vocals (L’FREAQ). The first single, “Hell of a Lie,” was also mixed by legendary producer Gordie Johnson (Big Sugar, Grady).”

SCORE/Excellent: The songwriting and song arrangements on this EP are top-notch. Excellent production and musical performances! I really love the title cut and think it should be its own single. If you like the grungy sound of the early 2000s, get this EP and see if you agree! Much love, Beth

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So let’s have a listen …

The album kicks off with the song Between the Lines. An old 60s type guitar riff, reminds me of Garage Rock and a friend’s band, Widdershins. The lead guitar gets its break, would have liked more inventive lead lines. I do like the vocal lyric line about kangaroos.

A heavy riff, but without the heaviness of popular bands in this genre. This one reminds me of Rocky Horror Picture Show for some reason. Without the Meatloaf. The vocalist is ok, a sort of psychedelic 60s voice, but not a standout. The lead guitar lines are just ok, not feeling it.

Bittersweet starts off with a slow piano vamp then drops the piano in exchange for a psychedelic guitar vamp. I like this song so far. It has a nice flow and a revolving chord progression. I think the song should be titled “Easier”, again the lead guitar line is ok, but not brilliant. I keep wanting more out of this lead guitarist.

The fourth song How Wrong You Were starts off with a nice rhythm guitar riff. The rhythm guitar sounds good in this one. I’m getting used to the 60s psychedelic nature of the vocalist. The lead guitar even sounds good on this song. Best song on the album so far.

The fifth song Final Chance starts off with an atonal guitar riff, but the vocals kick in nicely. I don’t know why this band says they sound like the Deftones, they don’t. They should be pushing their psychedelic genre vibe. Anyway, this song is in the better camp. Very psychedelic lead guitar vibe, even if the playing is simple. I keep wanting more out of this lead guitarist.

The production on this album is sub-par, feels like it was recorded in a home studio. The guitar playing is ok, but clumsy in ways.

Last Memories starts with an Indian (the country) type guitar vibe, but soon gets back to a power alternative chord riff. I like the vocal effect in the bridge of the song. They should consider using that as the primary vocal effect in all the songs. 

The eighth track Hardest Goodbye starts off with a nice short guitar solo. Kira’s vocals sound good in this song. I like the chord progression. I’ve been aggravated by some of the arrangement choices on other songs. Still, this band is missing out on their identity by not taking advantage of their 60s psychedelic renaissance sound. It’s a popular genre currently.

Every band, like this band, claims that it’s “indie rock” and “alternative rock” nowadays, but those terms have become truly meaningless. Anyway, Hardest Goodbye is my second favorite song on this album. Love the slowed down ending.

Red to Black starts with drums, bass, and rhythm guitar. Power riff. Then the vocals kick in. I think the lyrics are interesting on most of these songs, although it’s hard to tell as the instruments sometimes overwhelm the vocals. Still, I hope this band starts advertising themselves as 60s psych.

They do not sound like Evanescence, Fleetwood Mac, or Foo Fighters. Nice lead guitar solo and tone in this song. Would prefer more vocals in the mix. I like the B3 keyboard that comes in later in this song.

Insomnia – “I’m doing anything to keep awake”. Feels like me listening to this record, LOL. The recording or mix of the guitars seems like they’re just missing some edge out of the amps, maybe need more mix compression. This band definitely has a 60s psychedelic vibe, it dominates their tonality. Really not digging the alarm clock that goes off at the end of this song.

The tenth track on the album Phobia starts off with a slow but interesting guitar riff, then the band joins in and simplifies the riff just when it was getting interesting. I’m getting used to Kira’s voice. Very psychedelic, have I mentioned that before? A heavily effected background voice in this song, which sounds good in the mix. The lead guitar sounds nice in this song.

Delphi Raven is the album’s title cut. Starts off with drums and a feedback-induced guitar. Simple rhythm riff. A repeating guitar solo. Very simple two chord riff, finally joined by the vocals 2 minutes into the song. I like the heavier reverb on the voice in this song. The song then gets into a heavier version, with a quicker cadence. I like the backing vocals in this song. Maybe my third favorite song on the album.

Justify, the twelfth track, starts off with a bass solo. The riff is old-style rock. I’m not digging this song/arrangement. It sounds like an old-late 50s rock song, keep wanting the song to do something more interesting.

The album’s final cut Take My Hand starts off with a really nice arpeggiated guitar riff and a slow wistful vocal, which feels like keyboard strings in the background. The drum fills, and then the song straightens out and becomes less interesting. The song gets more interesting with a string section at the end before finally resolving back into the initial arpeggiated guitar riff to end.

I think the band needs to work on their song arrangements. They could be making better choices. It’s like they have pieces of doing the right thing, mixed in with pieces of not making the right choice. Not sure if this is a limitation of skill or imagination. Almost there, but not quite. Like a cliche.

SCORE/Good: Good, but not great. The notes are all in their place, but the production on this album is sub-par. The band has a very 60s psychedelic genre sound, even if there’s a bit of crossover. The band should capitalize on this new genre classification in their marketing. The guitars could have been even heavier. This is a solid record, but needs better production and songwriting choices. Much love, Beth

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It should be noted that Alpha Sub has a popular slang meaning typically referring to an “alpha submissive female”, defined as a person that rejects popular opinion, yet is not afraid to assert her needs and desires. She finds happiness in submission, but only when done on her terms. “This form of submission is not about giving up control, but rather about willingly choosing when and where to relinquish it.” So basically, a rebel. Which is, of course, very punk. To rebel against society’s norms. Fuck the man!

From the band’s bio: “Alpha Sub started at the bottom and stayed there. Incorporating themes of economic disparity, conformity to religion, and general disdain for the ruling class, Alpha Sub is like a skater who found an issue of The Atlantic and a thesaurus at the skatepark. If you want a pop-punk anthem, harmonized shredding, or just some good punk rock, all with high-energy vocals that simultaneously make you think and spit out your drink, Alpha Sub’s self-titled debut album is for you.” Interesting.

So let’s have a listen …

The first song on the album is Alpha Sub, by the band Alpha Sub, on the album Alpha Sub. A quick one at only 1:18. Very punk way to kick off. “Try as you might you’ll never get above, you’re just the Alpha Sub!” Very punk. A reason to rebel. I really like the fast punk riff the band plays on this song. Catchy!

Two Handed Piss is about this size of his … well, you get the picture. Clever lyrics. Reminds me of early KISS. Complete with Ace’s solo.

Stepdad Goatee, another song about sex. She’s in the market for a “Stepdad Goatee.” Very punk vocal delivery. Very punk sound. I like the lead guitar in punk music. A lot of punksters leave it out, they shouldn’t.

Nobody is a great song. Very catchy right from the start. Great riff! Loving the bridge, and the intentional slow down, that goes into ghost vocals with the chorus hook, and quickly finds it’s way back into the main riff. Great writing, this tune. I love the vocal echo at the end of the song. Well done!

Fuck the Police! Very punk. Not digging the song as much though. An album cut. But you’ve got to give the band props for naming this song!

Proud Boy Buffet. It’s a very political message. Nice punk riff underneath. Straightforward lead guitar lines. A pacifist’s anthem.

Peaked in High School is about a girl who peaked early in her career. This tune reminds me a lot of Green Day, definitely the same energy and song structure. The lyrics are sort of funny, and rebellious. Love the “na, na, na na, na na na” followed by a fiery lead guitar solo to close out the song!

Loving the riff that kicks off Downhill Battle. Green Day with Black Flag. The lead guitar performance in this song is top-notch. Very well done. The bridge is interesting and kicks into a very energetic pre-chorus and chorus.

Soapbox starts out with a Ramone’s style mid-tempo riff. Very Ramones. Except the lead guitar solo is very melodic. The song envisions “A part-time revolutionary” on his/her “social media soapbox.”

Agenda has a very country-punk feel to it. Very tight guitar riffage. Sounds like Charlie Daniels fiddle, but being played on the lead guitar. Loving the riff. “Fuck!” A song about indoctrination of the news media. Very punk!

No Friends. Satirical. I’ve got no friends, I’ll be just fine. Starts off campy. But quickly gets into the punk. Reminds me of the Sex Pistols. Funny!

SCORE/Outstanding: Well, there you have it. This punk record is outstanding! If you love punk, you’ll love this album. The vocalist has got a really nice voice for this genre of power punk, very Billie Joe Armstrong. The songs are all interesting and I love the incorporation of a lot of very tasty lead guitar licks on this record. I can see why Philly loves this band! I do too. Much love, Beth

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