Artist: The Kings of Nuthin'
Album: Over the Counter Culture
Label: Sailor's Grave Records
Link: www.kingsofnuthin.com

The third major release from Boston's own King's of Nuthin' tearing it up through both originals and covers in their unique blend of punk, swing, and early rock n roll. Lead singer Torr Skoog sounds like a cross between Tom Waits, Dicky Barrett, and Dave Mustaine. Their songwriting is top notch. The album's opener "Over the Counter Culture" is a great, high energy sing along that is a crowd favorite during their live shows. It's very hard to describe the sound of The Kings. They get lumped into the rockabilly category because they have an upright bass player and a few songs about hot rods. On the other hand, to call them a swing band makes them sound like some wimpy Brian Setzer opening act (no disrespect to the Stray Cats but...) They really are a true punk band at heart, and to see them live is certainly a treat. Anywho, the songs on this album are great, you really can't go wrong with these guys. I'd also recommend "Fight Songs" and "Get Busy Livin' or Get Busy Dyin', just do yourself a favor and check them out.

Track Listing:
1. Over The Counter Culture
2. If I Were You
3. For You
4. Banned From The Pubs
5. Only Time
6. Quick Fix
7. Women And Cadillacs
8. Nation On Fire
9. Here We Are Nowhere
10. Judge Nor Jury
11. No Brains
12. Tore Up
13. You Don't Think