A huge wall of guitars roaring, simply, loudly and majestically, over which the patented drone vocal was laid. They’re punk, and not getting watered down.
Most of the 24 groups featured would definitely qualify as “underground” with the exception of Black Train Jack and Wax, who blend in quite nicely nonetheless.
The sluggish and grinding music provides a moody backdrop for Denise Monahan’s voice, which sounds sweet and lovely one minute, angry and accusatory the next.
Meg Hentges’ latest solo album further explores the rockin’ yet understated side of 2 Nice Girls’ sound, while Ms. Phillips ventures further “out there.”