Street Brats--"You'll Never Walk Alone" + 2
Full Breach Kicks 2005
Boasting a sound that falls somewhere between the Clash and Hanoi Rocks, the Street Brats have quite a bit to offer both punks and rockers on their new 7". The emphasis throughout this disc is clearly on melodicism but never at the expense of de-fanging the riffs. These guys tightwalk a thin line between the two extremes but the results are ultimately successful.
The A-side features the track "You'll Never Walk Alone." In a lot of ways, this song is to the Street Brats what "Kiss Me Deadly" was to Generation X--a damn near perfect tug-at-the-heartstrings punk rock n' roll ballad. Alternating between clear and distorted voices to control traffic, the Street Brats even manage to work in a raggae-tinged section near midsong.
Side B starts with the full-on rockingest of the bunch in "I Remember." Layered backing vocals on the chorus beef this already massive hook into a monster. Closing things out is "Mind Control" which sees the Street Brats summoning a bit of Husker Du influence to add to their potent sound. It's a nice change up.
Neither lightweight nor raw, what the Street Brats dish out on this 7" will either thrive or die in listeners hearts for its diversity. Surely, if you only like your rock n' roll sick and brutal, this one isn't for you. However, if you have even the slightest sweet tooth for bombastic hookery, there's a treasure trove to be found in these grooves. Crossover potential abounds. Look out.
Score this 7" directly from FULL BREACH KICKS
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