Search - Disciplines :: Smoking Kills

Great energy

W. Larson | Elma, WA | 05/30/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This 'album' has great energy. It is up beat and great power pop with a definite edge. Ken Stringfellow, formerly of the Posies Dear 23 and others, is always fun to listen to. Give it a go."

Strings' strongest effort to date

Clemmy D | Cobbham GA | 06/11/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Smoking Kills contains some of the most visceral power pop you're likely to hear this year or any for that matter. Disciplines front man Ken Stringfellow has a curriculum vitae comparable to the best in the catchy power pop academy and here he adds to that estimable pedigree with some of his sharpest song-writing and clever lyrics to date. The result is a record abundant with hooks and infectious melodies equal parts fierce and immediate that calls to mind "Search and Destroy" Iggy and the Stooges and "Electric Warrior" era T-Rex. Standout tracks are "Yours For The Taking," "Get It Right," "Best Mistake," "There's A Law," "I Got Tired," and "Oslo," the beautiful come-down make-up song to the city that serves as the set closer. I cannot recommend this record enough."