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ACRO-BRATS- Kicking & Screaming (Band
Site) To me, the most important song on a band’s cd is the first
one. The first song must set the tone and attitude of the cd. The first
song must inject the band’s attitude into the listener’s ear and make
him/her want more, much like heroin into an addict’s vein. Well music
fan, The Acro-Brats hit the nail right on the ol’ head with their
opening cut, “Payback.” Not only does “Payback” inject itself into
your ear and make you want more, it grabs you by the throat and throws you
across the room. The thrashy punk guitar insanely competes with the
beautifully noisy bass and drums (courtesy of Brothers Sussman- Daniel and
Eliahu), while singer/guitarist Christian Wissmuller taunts you with his
“get the fuck out of my way” vocals. Hey, how many fingers does one
need to make the guitar sound like it does in “Sink?” I also love
Declan MacManus’ (who’s he?) “No Action.” Although I really like
every one of the eleven songs here, I think at least three of them could
be destined for Boston Rock greatness. Hearing this kind of thrashy punk
makes me wish The Rat (formally in Kenmore Sq Boston) was till around; The
Acro-Brats are the perfect band to play in the cellar (The Acro-Rats, if
you will). – Denis Sheehan
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