The Put-Ons / Deadbeat Sinatra

Seven and Seven (2003)
Basement

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Contributed by: Brian
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Published on February 3rd 2004

Too many splits, especially full-lengths, fail to cater to both ends of a specific genre for the two bands being featured to keep it fully interesting. However, with The Put-Ons and Deadbeat Sinatra, Basement Records has paired two bands that both plant their roots firmly in classic punk.

The Put-Ons play a style reminiscent of old TSOL with a raw vocal style, but more upbeat and with a more consistent tempo. "Jack Kevorkian Gift Certificate" isn't just one of the best song titles ever, but also shows the band's laid-back cynicism at its most apathetic nature. Their cover of Gen X's "From the Heart" provides a nice midpoint.

Although Deadbeat Sinatra carries a melodic snottiness in the vein of the Buzzcocks, The Ramones are the most obvious influence on Deadbeat Sinatra, in case both the song title "Ramones Institutionalized Party" and "Chinese Rock" cover wasn't direct enough. The guitars are ripped right from them, but are tucked safely under the roughly-woven vocal patterns. The chorus of "Beat Street" is like nostalgia of Green Day's Lookout days.

Seven and Seven is straight to the point with not a whole lot of dull moments, and two solid covers representing just what the bands are taking heed in. Plus, it's dirt cheap.

MP3s
The Put-Ons - Makes No Difference
Deadbeat Sinatra - Baby Doll

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Anonymous (February 15, 2004)

hey sinatra's, dont give this lil boy, your time of day, its seems that this kid has sarcsm that only the posers act. and does not know cool music and cool people. Fuckwits like that are usually fat boys that cant get laid or fill threaten that you can fuck their lil girlfriends.
motorcycle boy

Anonymous (February 10, 2004)

yeah im a big fan of mike ness ,whats wrong with that. he's a very cool dude, and iam glad that people compare me to him. alot chicks dig him and alot chicks dig me! FUCK IT!!!!

PetroBPettson (February 7, 2004)

Yeah, I went to your site....and you guys like Mike Ness a bit too much don't ya. Like, you probably know where he lives....and maybe he turns you on a little too. But hell, whatever floats yer boat, and produces decent music. I know my leather jacket has a faded-to-fuck Social d. happy face stenceled to the back in silver. Rock on, and don't find yourselves on the wrong end of a restraining order care of Mike Ness.

PetroBPettson (February 7, 2004)

Then you come outta left field with The Dolls and The Dead Boys, and the Lords. What a VAST selection of influences!......Who knew these bands could meld together so well? It's not like any of them are related or anything.......hey, I'm just ribbin' ya. Actually, The Dead Boys are tied for my favorite band of all time. My band, The Whores of Babylon, is even known to do 'Sonic Reducer' from time to time, and one of the first songs my other band, Hot Beef Injection, learned was "Born to Lose" by the Heartbreakers. Keep fighting the good fight.

Anonymous (February 6, 2004)

i also injoy the new york dolls, dead boys, lords of the new church, and the saints. So you like chinese rocks? we are going to be doing a album soon. more 70's punk , glam and a lil new wave. check our website www.deadbeatsinatra.com

PetroBPettson (February 6, 2004)

Ramones AND Heartbreakers influences.....Who woulda thought a band could be influenced by both those two completley different bands, and pull off a cover of "Chinese Rocks"?! Unbelieveable!

Anonymous (February 5, 2004)

yup!!!!in the same band! If you are from the los angeles area come check out deadbeat sinatra at the thunderbird in north hollywood , it shoud be great show. in feb 13th friday 8pm

PetroBPettson (February 5, 2004)

Oh man, what a vast variety of influences!!! Ramones AND heartbreakers? In the same band?!

Anonymous (February 5, 2004)

think of nancy sinatra in "wild angels" when you hear the song "baby doll" by deadbeat sinatra. Deadbeat Sinatra has many influ. Social Distortion , Ramones and The heartbreakers.

Anonymous (February 5, 2004)

yeah.. bang bang is pretty damn cool. thank god for kill bill

Anonymous (February 5, 2004)

Dude you are sick. God remind me to keep you away from my grandma.
twat

PetroBPettson (February 4, 2004)

She was fucking hot "back in the day" though. Ever see that biker movie, "Wild Angels", from '67? She's head to toe in skin-thight leather, with spike heeled boots and a big iron cross....Ouuuuoooooo!!!! Plus, "these boots....." and "Bang Bang" are killer songs.

Anonymous (February 3, 2004)

she is old, like really old!!! she did thats song "These boots are made for walking" so unless you like the granny pussy, she is prob nasty

Anonymous (February 3, 2004)

does anyone know if nancy sinatra is hot, and is so, is she single?