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Depressions CD: The Cure for Those Throwback Blues

08/10/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"A lucky trip in the used bin brought this greatest hits album to my collection. The Depressions were a mid to late 70's punk outfit from Brighton who probably deserved a little more exposure than they got-at least stateside. It won't change your life, but it goes a long way to remind you why you got into this music in the first place. From the goofy, witty lines in the first song "Screw Ya" on through this collection, you know you're back in a different era. Particular highlights are "Basement Daze" and "Chains and Leather". I'm no musician, but the song construction definitely fills those old school requirements for guitar riffs and memorable choruses. If you're feeling nostalgic and you're an early English punk fan, you might just want to take a chance on this. It may not be a true 4 star album, but I give it at least an extra star for its surprise factor. Even if you don't like it, you can always show it off to your pals to prove how cool and underground you are to have something nobody else has and probably has never heard...."