Search - Gallon Drunk :: Tonite...Singles Bar

Swagger and style

loctgruv | phila, pa | 03/28/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Gallon Drunk had a sensibility that was somewhere between The Cramps, Tom Waits, The Stooges and Elvis with a wash of vintage vibes and keys. Loud sqawking organ drones, drunken, clumsy arrangements that seem like they are on the verge of collapsing at any moment. This is raw rawk n' roll baby, and a great introduction to one of Morrissey's fav. bands from back in the early 90's. Two cool covers; "Miserlou", the surf meets grind standard, led by an evil tremoloed guitar and "Ruby" by the silver Apples, rock harder than the originals. "Draggin along", "May the earth open here", and "Please give me something" showcase their coolest early singles and the epitome of Gallon Drunk's haunted sound. This is dance music for rockabillies, grinders and gazers. I actually saw them open for the mozzer back on 92 's "Your arsenal" tour, and their sonic theatrics blew me away. Cool. for serious classy rawkers!"