Solid, melodic hardcore, like a sped up Marginal Man. They gain points by flogging a seemingly dead horse until it hobbles onto all fours and starts galloping.
Monk ran home with his new punk rock CD. He ripped the cellophane off with his teeth. He threw it in and immediately began jumping around the room like a fool.
Making comparisons between Fu Manchu and ’70s acid-rock kings is slippery business, because, while the influence is undeniable, there’s no nostalgic vibe.
Tara VanDevender has a breathy, baby voice similar to Mary Lou Lord, but she’s got a band behind her that provides more than an excuse to put out a record.