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 SMOKE
OR FIRE-
This Sinking Ship (Fat
Wreck) Starting in Boston, but relocating to Richmond, VA (not sure
where they call home these days), Smoke or Fire play good punk rock that
teeters between power punk and rock/punk. Make sense? Whether it be the
opening, verse, or chorus, most of the songs own elements of hectic punk,
but ooze into something slower and melodic. I thoroughly enjoyed the tempo
of the songs and the often heavy lyrics; no one will ever accuse these
guys of holding their tongues. While singer Joe's voice is pitched to high
for me, makes it impossible for me to sing along in my monotone voice, he
sings his arse off and really lays into his words with every ounce of his
scrotum. The catchy "Irish Handcuffs" deals with boozin' and its
often negative outcome, while "Cars" deals with touring, which
actually comes across a bit whiney. The schizophrenic "Shine,"
which shines the CD's finest drumming, is pretty much dead on concerning
the government, but I do not have as much faith as the band when it comes
to citizens halting our politicians' lunacy. To help back up this 12 song
effort, Smoke or Fire are touring like maniacs! - Denis Sheehan
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