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2 full length cds from Toronto’s THE FALLOUT. ” target=”_blank”>((o music player o))
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THE FALLOUT, What is Past Is Prologue by Ty Stranglehold (Longshot)
The thing about Canada is there is so much space between cities. Any band will tell you that touring this country is a difficult endeavor. Just too much empty space to contend with. It’s also difficult to stay on top of what’s going on at the opposite side of the country. Sure, the internet helps, but I just feel that I should have already known about and love The Fallout. It’s a simply formula, but I’m a sucker for it every time. Straight up ‘77 style punk a la Stiff LIttle Fingers with catchy, politicized lyrics. The twist here is that it’s mixed with the sound of a late ‘90s Dr. Strange band (such as Whatever…). Throw in a touch of their friends, The Rebel Spell, and you’ve got yourself a winner. Now, they need to cross some empty space and play in the west.
THE FALLOUT: Turning Revolution Into Money from Maximum Rocknroll August 2004
The FALLOUT play tight, upbeat melodic punk with heaps of hooks and attitude. STIFF LITTLE FINGERS, FORGOTTEN REBELS, MORAL CRUX and the BODIES all spring to mind on the first track alone. THE FORGOTTEN REBELS comparison sticks all the way through this (though I can’t imagine the REBELS putting WOODY GUTHRIE-type union folk samples in their records) not surprisingly since they’re Canadian, though these cats have better lyrics and hopefully won’t go all glam an shit. This is great catchy snotty punk, it’s not forumlaic – their own personality shines through, and the guy’s got a great (punk) voice. They even do a version of (and I’m not even sure they’ve heard of IMPATIENT YOUTH) “Praise The Lord And Pass The Ammunition” and finish the whole thing off with, as a hidden track, an impeccable cover of the JAM’s (this is) The Modern World with the great line “I don’t give two fucks about your review!” Brilliant! (AD)