Mischief Brew / Joe Jack Talcum
Photographs from the Shoebox
Fistolo (2008)
Photographs From the Shoebox is a split between two Philadelphia artists that mean a lot to punk music. Mischief Brew are technically a band, but it seems safe to say all elements of their music are merely an extension of guitarist and songwriter Erik Petersen. Petersen also runs Fistolo Records, so this is a self-release in a way. Joe Jack Talcum, you may remember, was the guitarist and occasional lead singer of the Dead Milkmen, certainly one of the better punk bands ever. He also plays organ for the totally righteous Low Budgets and has a slew of other less-notable projects. Despite Joe Jack's impressive punk rock pedigree, it's no secret that the main event on this release is Mischief Brew's contribution. Petersen's folk-punk outfit is one of the best bands going right now, across all genres. No joke. He is a very special songwriter. That isn't to say that Joe Jack Talcum can't fend for himself. His tracks are heavy on the folk and light on the punk, a sharp distinction from the work that he is most known for, but he pulls it off surprisingly well. The former Dead Milkmen member covers his old band with his first … Read more
Swingin' Utters
Hatest Grits: B-Sides and Bullshit
Fat Wreck Chords (2008)
If the name isn't clear enough for you, the Swingin' Utters' new record, Hatest Grits: B-Sides and Bullshit, does not … Read more
Immortal Technique
The 3rd World
Viper (2008)
With the likes of T-Pain and Lil Jon being the pop music representatives of hip-hop, it seems that the narcissistic … Read more
Ladyfinger (ne)
Dusk
Saddle Creek (2009)
I thought rock was a dead scene. The radio repeatedly fed me the term since my early teens, pushing different … Read more
Static Radio (NJ)
An Evening of Bad Decisions...
Black Numbers (2008)
Here's another band that's right up my alley. I know.. I love fellow SPB writer Zach and how he pigeonholes … Read more
