Pissing off Scenesters Since 1995
The Quakes
“Psyops”
Orrexx
The Quakes have spent the better part of the last decade trapped in a world between psychobilly and rockabilly. This upstate New York trio rock way harder than any band with the word cat in their name, but have a groove and swagger that swings way cooler than most metal-leaning psychos. Not to mention, they don’t sing about zombies and vampires.
With Psyops, the bands’ tightest and best produced record to date, the band continues to confound critics and I really don’t think The Quakes could give a shit. Case in point, “USA Psychos,” a take no prisoners anthem for today’s youthful wreckers. “Never thought I’d see the day/ All across the USA/ Psycho kids in every town/ Rock this place right to the ground,” singer Paul Roman cries excitedly. The song is a fuck you to everyone that bitches that the scene is being killed because the music is getting too popular.
The Quakes are well know for the cover of The Rolling Stone’s “Paint It Black,” but the band is far from done producing kick ass homages. This time around, the band ramp up an Adam Ant tune and a true to form version of “Send Me An Angel.” You think I’m kidding, but this is one of the best covers ever. Other stand out tracks include the hilarious “Asshole on the Freeway” and “Home Again,” which recalls classic ’60s bubblegum pop.
True to their namesake, The Quakes are all about shaking things up. If you don’t like them by now, this record might swing you the other way. Then again, you might get freaked out by the covers, in which case you have no right to listen to music.
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i love that album! the quakes are far and away my favorite psychobilly band ever! this is one of their best efforts yet! they always shake things up and they are extremely melodic at the same time!