Everready

Festavus for the Restavus (Cool Guy)
by Scott Hefflon

While perhaps not a household name, Everready have a lot to offer. Produced by Mass at Sonic Iguana (SW, The Queers, Squirtgun), you might think this’d be radio-ready punkpop, but there’s a surprising amount of guitar chordage knockin’ about here. I picture a low-slung guitarist kickin’ over amps and stickin’ his tongue out at roadies as they leap to pick ’em up. While there’s plenty of punk for the kids, there’re also meaty hooks to sink yer claws into. Favorite moments include the Hüsker Dü cover, “Diane,” and the rockin’ duet with Co-ed’s Kathy Cagigas – sweet and powerful without being sappy.
(10140 Gard Ave Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670)