(REVIEW BY DAVE GETZOFF)
Mean Streets are bringing the classic punk rock sound that I love so much to Philadelphia and, basically, to southeastern Pennsylvania in general. The new punk band features ex members of Bomb Squadron, Dead Empty, Cranked Up, and The Wars End. This demo features an overall sound somewhere between early Stiff Little Fingers and the Beltones, although adding a tough and yet melodic style that gives them a sound of their own. Bill and Nick alternate on the lead vocals. Bill's vocals are a little on the angrier side, while Nick's vocals are more on the pop punk side. Both sides of the coin fit this energetic punk band quite nicely. I would say that my favorite song on this demo is "About You", an instantly likeable, catchy as hell punk rock classic with a great chorus and backing vocals. I also really like "On My Own", which brings out the more melodic pop side of the band. There is also a great cover version of my favorite band that Steve Jones and Paul Cook were in (well, besides the Sex Pistols, of course!), the Professionals' "Kamikaze". Mean Streets play a really good version of this song, and it almost sounds as if Steve and Paul are singing backing vocals with the band.
This demo is a very good start for this band. I am looking forward to hearing a full-length album as well as seeing the band live.
Dave Getzoff
March 11, 2007
(originally posted on Now Wave Webzine on March 11, 2007)
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