For Those About to Rock… We Salute the Bronx.
In a gloomly land of punk rock, bands like Rise Against, Paramore, & The Offspring rule the land. But, if you dig deep enough into the heart and soul of the dark and musty caves of Los Angeles & New York; you will find a refreshing sea of musicians. The word “musician” does not do justice to these folk, the term “artist” is a better fit. One of the artists leading this underground revolution is a hard hitting group simply dubbed “The Bronx”.
The Bronx may not have the cleanest sound, nor the most complex song structure, but what they have is soul, something that 1 of every 50 punk bands actually have nowadays. Their sound is unique, but could be best described as a love child between the Stooges & Black Flag. Their songs are full of punch to the gut simplicity, fast bass grooves and guitar hooks, but most importantly, mud thick rich lyrics. Frontman, Matt Caughthran, grabs you by the back of the neck and pulls you close as he soulfully yells his message in your face. The first track “Knifeman” off the newest Bronx album (The Bronx III) proves just that…
“And I don’t know what’s found.
‘Cause we used to be gifted, and persistent.
Now we’re bored, reminiscent.
We used to laugh without misery, spoon-fed our desire
We’ve lost our fire!”
If you haven’t heard The Bronx, do it now and turn off your radio.
myspace.com/thebronx
Go here to read the lyrics from any Bronx song:
http://www.plyrics.com/b/bronx.html
My Top 5 All-Time Bronx Songs:
“Rape Zombie” (The Bronx II)
“Heart Attack American”(The Bronx)
“Past Lives” (The Bronx III)
“Six Days a Week” (The Bronx III)
“White Guilt” (The Bronx II)
- Nick Spears (Comedian/Writer)
http://nickspears.tv
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