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Mother's Children Razorcake review

November 20, 2011 //
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“MOTHER’S CHILDREN:
Are You Tough Enough?: 12” EP

A six-song follow-up to their debut record, Ottawa’s finest return with a great release. They actually remind me of the Minneapolis’s Crash Kids a bit (which is a good thing, trust me). I like “Sabre Tooth” and “What’s Your Problem” the best here. There is a reason Paul Collins brought these guys on tour with them. They simply rock, in the best tradition of 20/20 or The Plimsouls. Pick this up and you will be bopping along when you pick up your burger and strawberry milkshake at your local fast food joint. Yum.

–Sean Koepenick (Taken By Surprise)”

Original post here.

 

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Observers repress Razorcake review

November 19, 2011 //
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“OBSERVERS, THE:
So What’s Left Now?: LP

Recently re-issued by Taken By Surprise, it never really seemed that hard to find in the States (courtesy of Vinyl Warning), but if there’s a record that deserves to stay in print, it’s this one. Top 10 record of the ‘00s without a doubt. Hauntingly flawless melodies mixed with driving, rallying punk rock and intelligent lyrics. And in the end, as much as I love this record and find myself listening to it years later, one of my favorite things is that these guys are still playing in absolutely killer bands. If you don’t have this, I highly suggest putting down this magazine and getting your hands on it. And while you’re at it track down all the Red Dons, Defect Defect, and Artic Flowers releases you possibly can.

–Daryl Gussin (Taken By Surprise)”

Original post here.

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Red Dons FMF LP Download

November 15, 2011 //
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In care you don’t already have it the Red Dons Fake Meets Failure LP has been posted on another blog where you can download it for free.

Lair of Depravity

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Mother’s Children

October 26, 2011 //
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Another HajjiHusayn master reviewed in Maximum Rock and Roll.

Mother’s Children

“Wow. This is some catchy tuneage. “Sue Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” is a classic pop-punk number that gets things started off just right. It’s up-tempo, it’s catchy, and it has lots of guitar. And things continue along exactly the same way. My only complaint, and this isn’t a real complaint, is that there are only six songs. Don’t tease me like that I want more. This is clearly a power pop band and not a pop punk band. (KK)”

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Mother's Children

October 26, 2011 //
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Another HajjiHusayn master reviewed in Maximum Rock and Roll.

Mother’s Children

“Wow. This is some catchy tuneage. “Sue Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” is a classic pop-punk number that gets things started off just right. It’s up-tempo, it’s catchy, and it has lots of guitar. And things continue along exactly the same way. My only complaint, and this isn’t a real complaint, is that there are only six songs. Don’t tease me like that I want more. This is clearly a power pop band and not a pop punk band. (KK)”

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Blank Pages

October 26, 2011 //
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Blank Pages debut 7″ will finally be out Nov 15 on Taken By Surprise Records!

 

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Red Dons – A Forced Turning Point MMR Review

October 26, 2011 //
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“By this point, most of you probably already know and / or love RED DONS. For those of you who don’t, this band is comprised of members of the OBSERVERS, CLOROX GIRLS, and BORN/DEAD. As for influences, I can hear X and WIPERS the most, and maybe even some MISSION OF BURMA here and there, but not as artsy. Their overall northwest sound brings it all together nicely. Highly recommended! (BD)”

Taken from the Red Dons website where you can listen to the whole 7″.

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