 X-Impossibles
"White Knuckle Ride" CD
Cargo/Headhunter
Genres: punk, punk rock, rock
Headhunter/Cargo
4901-906 Morena Blvd. San Diego, CA
92117-3432
April 20 - 27 2002 |
"WAM
BAM, DO IT AGAIN," yells the lead singer of the X-Impossibles on
the rockin' "Dead Horse." It doesn't get much better than
this; blazing guitars, mile-a-minute drumwork, and kick-ass vocals all
come together to make one heck of an album. While it's true that there
isn't much variety between the songs here, it's also true that this
lack of eclectism is perfectly permissable in this case; why tamper
with such an excellent formula?
On this album, The X-Impossibles take in a whole bucketful of
influences - from The Ramones to The Stooges to The Clash and even a
bit of The Descendents. What they lack in variety, they make up for in
pure energy. Take "Action Man," for example. As one of the
best songs on the album, it's a riff-racked, energetic piece of rock
n' roll that's sure to get your feet stomping. By the end of it, the
adrenaline will be churning through your veins like crazy. Meanwhile,
"Nowhere to Nowhere" comes across as a great punk song;
gritty axework, pounding drums, and irresistable chanted vocals are
all sure to keep this tune in your head for a while. By the time you
reach the end of the album, which is closed off by a startlingly
powerful rendition of The Dead Boys' "What Love Is," you
won't know what hit you - all you'll know is that you're completely
drenched with sweat.
If you're seeking a nice dose of jump-started rock music, look no
further - this album carries enough energy to keep every streetlight
in New York City lighted for years.
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Matt Shimmer |
