The Locomotions--s/t
Dead Beat 2004
Martin Savage has been is a slew of highly regarded bands such as the Blacks, Tokyo Knives, and Dixie Buzzards, on top of running his own record label. So, what else is there left for him to do? Why, continue to bludgeon listeners with more quality raw rock n' roll, of course. Along with his two mates, both from Sons of Cyrus, that's exactly what happens on this self-titled Locomotions CD. It's another impressive addition to that already stacked resume.
The Locomotions do a fantastic job merging the rawest, sickest garage punk rock n' roll imaginable with the hook-laden nature of power pop. Imagine a blend of the Drags and the Real Kids--that will give you a fair idea of what's going down on this disc. The results are infectuous but unfriendly. It really is the best of both worlds.
Superb songwriting seals the deal for this debut Locomotions album. The band are at their rock n' roll best on the handclap littered "Stockholm City Girls." Their power pop slant especially shines through on gems such as "Tell Her," "Make Up Your Mind," and "She's Got Her." The Drags-ian nature of the Locomotions rears its head most during "I'm On Fire" and "The American Fuse," which also stands out for its synth-injected new wave-isms and Lost Sounds-esque moments.
As a band, you really couldn't hope for a better starting point than what the Locomotions have come up with on this platter. If this disc is any indication, expect even bigger and better things from these guys, in the future. At the very least, a generally great album but, more than likely, one of the best 2004 will produce, period. The world needs more stuff like this--keep it coming.
Score this CD directly from DEAD BEAT
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