Self-described ‘river punk’ band Top Soil put a punk rock edge on folk, buegrass, rockabilly, and even some ska music. Hailing from Frenchtown, New Jersey, this year saw the release of the band’s second album, entitled “Way Out,” a follow-up to their 2009 self-titled debut.
You can check out a full stream of “Way Out” here or buy the whole thing for $5. You can also check out the video for “Atonement” right here.
When the sun’s out and I’m feeling carefree I love my ska and pop-punk. When I’m feeling nostalgic and wistful I skew towards Menzingers or emo. When I’ve had three cups of coffee and need an outlet for the nebulous discontentment that silently builds behind the exterior of my stoic demeanor I turn towards hardcore-punk. That’s where I’m at this morning so when a request to check out the debut album from Californian skate-punk/hardcore act Facelift hit my inbox it was perfectly timed. This music is raw. It’s fast as hell. And it’s f’ing pissed off. Oh, and it’s riddled with metallic riff breakdowns which absolutely clinched it for me (give it 2:20 into the album opener to see what I mean). Turn up the volume and let off some steam with me by streaming “Sinceforevertilwhenever” here.
Great original music! One of the best live bands you will ever see.
Hope they tour soon. We need some of this in Wisco.