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Review by: John Siwicki
COMFORT COMES - 04/04/08
On these pages we don't cover a lot of punk music. I know for me personally it is hard to find bands that have the spirit and the passion of the punk of the old days. I have only ever enjoy the classic punk and the “post” punk movement. New York Citys' The Boroughs may get me to eat me words as they are one of the few bands I have come across that have the spirit of the punk gods but still sound perfectly modern and fresh.
The first chords of "Hangin Out" hit and even though with its silly name it still packs a nice size punch. “Madison” follow us with a giant bass line and a great sing-a-long in the hook. "She's Gotta Go" is the standout on the album. The recording sounds a bit rough and hollow to say the least but it sounds like a classic old pop song done by Gang of Four. The harmonies are tight and the riffs are loud and fuzzy. It is so brilliant and just a lot of fun. “Good Times” is the “stoner rock” track on the album. There are elements of sprawled out guitars and progressive movements. As well as, lyrics that are spoken and discuss drug use, Kyuss would be proud. "Funny Papers" is a strange song as it clocks in at nearly six minutes long and it starts off with this really brief acoustic intro and then it bursts out into this fiery epic right away.
The Boroughs debut album was a solid and ragged punk affair. The album does run a little long and I think if they would have cut out "Another Sad Song" and "Pussin Out" this would of given it a boost to the next level. For a debut it is strong and The Boroughs give punk some new life here.
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