Brian: So there's this sticker on the front of the debut full-length from Bellingham, WA's Shook Ones. This little label on the jewel case of Sixteen reads "fans of KID DYNAMITE, JAWBREAKER, LIFETIME, and GORILLA BISCUITS...take note!" "Holy [expletive]!" you're probably saying. "Those are classics! This can't be anywhere near as good as them! And if so...no no no, I'm sure I've heard this before elsewhere. Either Pastepunk is distributing this or already covered it last week." To that I answer "yeah, probably." But because the melodic hardcore outfit's shit is so undeniably tight, here's some MP3s regardless; a full review shall come when I'm not feeling so lazy as to sedatively nod in agreement with press releases and need to make up excuses as to why I'm saving comparisons for later. Both are taken from Sixteen, out now on Endwell Records.
Shook Ones - Please Read
Shook Ones - Bellingham Lads Club
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BizzleBrizzle (June 26, 2005)
Hopefully Sixteen will be at my house this week! This will probably be one of the best records of the year. 1+ Reply
theownzenator (June 26, 2005)
I'm not sure about the Jawbreaker comparison...but this sure does sound like Lifetime and Kid Dynamite. Me like!
benz (June 26, 2005)
Absolutely for fans of Lifetime and Kid Dynamite. This is exactly what I want to hear right now. Fucking hell yeah. -benz
Someone (June 26, 2005)
it's about time these guys get some recognition. holy shit sixteen is amazing.
Someone (June 26, 2005)
Nice Pastepunk reference...those guys are pretty weak. Never any negative reviews, just glossy ones. 1+ Reply
Tahoejeff (June 26, 2005)
What the fuck? These guys are from Bellingham?! Why havent I heard of em? Awesome...
Someone (June 26, 2005)
Ain't no such thing as half-way crooks Scared to death, scared to look He ain't a crook son He just a shook one
Someone (June 26, 2005)
when the slugs penetrate you feel a burning sensation getting closer to God in a tight situation, NOW! 1+ Reply
Someone (June 26, 2005)
aww well. it sounds soso. i rather put up Shorter Faster Louder or Jersey's Best Dancers, but heck. and oh snap, am i deaf or do i hear no Jawbreaker at all? i mean 'being influenced by' is something different than sounding like (which the label seems to point out). i would recommend The Backup Plan and Breathe In to the Kid Dynamite fans on here. i find them more enjoyable (and putting some more originality into it) than this second rate KD... 1+ Reply
eightyeight (June 26, 2005)
it's official..... this band is the mother fucking shit! my ass was rocked. nic.
sickboi (chris) (June 26, 2005)
Good stuff, but the vocals rip off Jay waaaaaaaaay too much. I'll prolly pick this up, but don'r try to take Jay's voice, you'll lose.
Someone (June 26, 2005)
Hmm this is good but it doesn't really make me think of Jawbreaker, sounds to me a bit like None More Black. 1+ Reply
phdecontrol (June 26, 2005)
Well, it's true that's one hell of a sticker to live up to, and no, it doesn't live up to those bands, but that doesn't mean it's not good. Because it is. Some serious potential for even better things await this band if they put out more than just this album. These bands have a tendency to break up waaaaaaaaay too early for some reason.
Someone (June 26, 2005)
I miss the D Street House already. This band is the best thing out of the northwest, easy. Well along with PSA anyway heh. 2+ Replies
Someone (June 26, 2005)
this is so Kid dynamite, I can't fuckin' believe it! pretty good though! -Voize-
Someone (July 1, 2005)
this is kid dynamite aint it lol , great work with tributing Dan Yemin . rock on | Features
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