Stress Magnets

These Are My Boys (Go Kart)
by Rich Romaine

From quirky (I hate that word), lo-fi indie rock to solid, noisy punk, this trio rocks. This band knows how to pull off songs like “Kendall Fell Asleep in the Corn” and “Uncle Tommy is Hurting the Puppy.” Utilizing the Nirvana-esque sub-pop harmonies more than all-out punk energy, their humor and mock-rock bravado make up for the mediocre (even for lo-fi) production. My attention sometimes wanders, but the balls-out tunes grab it and bring it back.