Gentlemen Jesse – Bryan 7” (Wild Honey)
What the hell?!?
New music from GJ himself?!? Leaving
Atlanta was on heavy rotation when it came out and still gets the love.
Wild Honey unearths two more tracks from the Leaving Atlanta sessions and graces the world with their presence.
The rumor goes GJ wrote 15-20 songs and only chose the best ones for Atlanta, but after hearing “Bryan” I
wonder. If you’re unfamiliar with Gentlemen Jesse, he is steeped deep in ‘70’s
American power pop, ‘60’s British Invasion and ‘50’s rock n’ roll and blends
all of them effortlessly. For a few years, this ex-Carbonas man helped ruled the
power pop world and was a major player in getting Atlanta known on the map as the
musical force that it is right now. – Ed Stuart
Only On Weekends – Another Wasted Night LP (Self
Release)
Only On Weekends
shoots straight for your pop-punk loving heart. Another Wasted Night leans to modern bands like the Menzingers
instead of The Queers driven model. The same guy who recorded a Menzingers LP
produced this LP. Only On Weekends, hailing from New Jersey, have enough hooks,
crunch and chorus to get the younger fans energized. – Ed Stuart
Young Rochelles – S/T LP (Sounds Rad)
I think it’s
safe that numerous bands in the pop-punk world worship the Ramones. I don’t
feel this statement will knock the Earth off its axis. After a few singles and
EP’s, The Young Rochelles have released their debut LP, S/T. The Young Rochelles, who share members with the New Rochelles,
are no different. They play an upbeat Ramones meets Queers meets Screeching
Weasel with some sugary ‘90’s pop-punk vocals. If you like your pop-punk to
give you cavities, Young Rochelles are your band. – Ed Stuart
