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Review: The Aggrolites formed in 2002 and brought together two different Los Angeles reggae and ska bands in the Vessels and The Rhythm Doctors. They started as a backing outfit for Derrick Morgan but soon went on to do their own thing, uncoiling this debut album from 2003. It was laid down in just one day, with each track being done in one take and lyrics being dreamt up on the spot. The results are compelling and take in high speed riddims, swaggering dubs and even a cover of a nursery rhyme.

Review: Recorded in the spring of 2001, 'Live & Loud', is a snapshot of Rancid guitarist Lars Frederiksen's side-project at their most energetic and unhinged. Not long after the release of their self-titled debut, the band would hit the road with a riotous bevvy of anthems detailing street life, drugs, alcohol, youthful debauchery and lustful, dumb love. Repressed on hot pink vinyl, and boasting all of the best cuts from their aforementioned debut full-length, including the dynamite renditions of Billy Bragg's, 'To Have & To Have Not', and, 'Leavin Here' by Eddie Holland; take a fly on the wall earful of turn of the century punks at the height of their promise and attitude.

Review: The Liquidators is a streetpunk band from Santa Cruz. Back in the nineties they roamed around the local scene and recorded some tunes that are well worth hearing. This 7" on Pirates Press features two compositions that sit right up there with the best you can expect from this genre. 'Long Time Again' is a lo-fi ska and reggae fusion that swaggers back and forth with 60s guitar riffs and a dusty sense of soul. It's beautiful. 'Soul Steppin' is a much more upbeat and dance floor focussed tune with punchy street soul and another great set of male and female vocals. This particular 45rpm comes with its own comic book to enjoy while you get lost in the music.

Review: Southern California, Iggy Pop approved, punk n' roll wonder, Suzi Moon, is set to follow up her two exceptional EPs, 'Call The Shots', and, 'Animal', with the much-hyped debut full-length, 'Dumb & In Luv.' Promising a combination of the punk anthemics of her initial release and the melodic-leaning tendencies of its successor, as well as drawing deep from the well of sun-tinted pop-punk that she grew up on, citing the likes of Social Distortion, Rancid, Green Day, and Weezer as intrinsic influences, it's safe to assume that this incoming big batch of Californian bangers will throw Miss Moon's name firmly into the circle of modern punk saviours. Stay tuned.