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| Meatmen |
Live Review at Fortune Sound Club - August 9, 2012
The compass was dialed in on “all points” punk and the night was brought to you by the letter “C”.
Controversial - Meatmen are as big as
frontman's Tesco Vee's inflated appendage and after 20 straight
classics of controversy, yes the set list was long. Then the words “the Dwarves are the second best band in
the world, we are the Meatmen and you suck” emanate out of the PA.
Microphone in hand, eyebrow raised and if you know the Dwarves, it's pretty clear what kind of
night you were in for. They've been laying down the bait since 1981. Pass the salt.
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| The Authorities |
Contagious - There are no adjectives that could do justice for the impact of the Stockton, California band the Authorities. As catchy as their matching orange work shirts. Frontman, Curtis Hall, assured this vibrant costume was rare occasion. However the infectious timeless quality of their songs are not. Nobody could possibly be asleep at the wheel with classics like “Radiation Masturbation” and “I Hate Cops” off the Soundtrack For Trouble EP.
Camaraderie - Oi, Oi, Oi! Bishops Green, pay attention to this one, as one of Vancouver's newest will be cropping up with recordings. If tonight was any indication, get set to pour a pint, raise a glass and be prepared to sing along with your mates at the launch. A case in point, as a fully charged stalwart makes his way to the front of the pit with a tray full of drinks and a cheer for old school punks.
Crust - Total War brings on the
deafening assault. Booked in on the warm up slot but nothing cozy here.
Don't be fooled as a local grinder and d-beat connoisseur assures
that “they rip that shit”. Far too lean and loud for for tedious
explanation.
- More Betty
