The Batlord

The Punk that LA Forgot: Part VI

Crime: Hot Wire My Heart b/w Baby You're So Repulsive/Frustration b/w Murder By Guitar

Alright, so another San Fransisco band, and these guys are apparently more of a proto-punk band that predated the LA and SF scenes by a year or so, but I hear good things so screw it.




Alright, that's some bass heavy guitar. I am already happy. I can definitely hear a more glam rock vibe to the guitar playing than most punk bands would be comfortable with, but it's offset by a feeling of sheer chaos that makes the band sound like they're about to go off the rails at any point. The terrible production that makes it feel like you're hearing the band in some shitty, piss smelling club really brings this home as well.

If I had to say who they sound like, it would be an even more chaotic version of the New York Dolls. The vocalist is definitely doing his best David Johansen impression too. Especially on "Baby You're So Repulsive". Sweet.

The second single is sounding even stronger than the first. That's actually some Dolls quality shit right there.

You know, I'm actually sort of reminded of Hellhammer too. Just as chaotic, and the drumming is about as driving and intense as early, early black metal. Weird.

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