Search - Marked Men :: On the Outside

This won't make or break me, it's just my OCD . . .

J. Norris | Boston | 05/03/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Great catchy, fast, pop-punk that rocks hard and sticks to the ribs. Falls along the spectrum somewhere between the Ramones and Snuff but, as a record, it definitely stands alone. Think the Queers and/or Scared of Chaka, with a dose of no-bullsh#t late-70's style power and chord changes. Lots of fun (see review below) and highly recomended!"

These Men are Marked for success...

D. Sloan | PORTLAND, OR USA | 02/07/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Thirteen songs in 28 minutes, played with Ramonesy enthusiasm and tightness. The Dirtnap label specializes in this kind of thing, and the Marked Men is one of the better acts I heard in 2004. They play very fast but not sloppy, and even slip in the occasional 2 and 3 part harmonies! The singing is right on key and tuneful, not gruff, sung in the style of the Ramones but without the goofy Joey Ramone vibe. Lyrics that are clever but not always intelligible; nothing too deep but which avoids the annoying "emo" or "angst" style lyrics of the last 5-10 years, which is nice. It all adds up to a fun listen, something you can blast on your headphones on your way to school or work, or in your room at top volume, and it all flies by quite enjoyably. Crank it!"