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Album Details

• Artist: Revenge of the Psychotronic Man
• Album: Shitty Zombies
• Label: TNS Records
• Year of Release: 2005
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• Reviewed by: dadair on 2005-10-04

The whirlwind of Good Riddance meets Snuff and a snippet of Tiger Army crasher 'Here's One For You', creates a chilling and bold punk beginning; vocalist Dave demonstrates urgency and gives the indication that this band has a lot to say and not enough time to say it in. 'Alcohol Is not a drug (it's a drink)' is pumped along by Jim Lindberg style vocals and chugging guitars, as the topic of toil and struggle is dissected with precision.
This Manchester homed outfit, while sounding nothing like The Buzzcocks, possesses the same spirit, punk style and that little something that comes out the thumping, forceful and fiery hardcore skirting; 'That was a negative (and now I need too positives)' . A tint of blues comes out in the title and the winding introductory guitars of 'Wrong Way In The Morning' that sends a volley of hitting bass lines, frantic No Use For a Name type guitars and Dustin Kensrue vocals with strong and brusque backing down onto the listener. 'Straight Hedge' juxtaposes Sham 69 vocals with bubbly flower/psychedelic pop instrumental interludes, as the guys seek out people who runaway and plead for them to be bold.
The downtrodden 'Rita, Sue and Bob Too' catches mundane life and puts it into a blender with Ramones cockiness, Good Riddance urgency and Goldblade-esque backing vocals that fire home a downtrodden tale. Guitarist and singer Dave has set out the pioneering and eccentric nature of their well and received live shows;

"We are the first band in history to create the 'Moshage'; that's a mosh pit with dog toy strings of sausages flying around instead of fists. It's more dangerous than it sounds!"

It was hard to picture the above mentioned concept, but these rasping numbers open your imagination and make it possible. Revenge Of The Psychotronic Man has set a blueprint for a quirky, commanding and eccentric musical career that can put the fun back into punk.

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