REVIEWS OF THE ROTTEN AND THE CLASS WAR KIDS

From the crucil Equalizing X Distort radio show/zine/blog…both albums available from Rebel Time Records, Interpunk, CD Baby, Itunes, etc…

THE ROTTEN
ENEMY OF THE STATE

THE ROTTEN have been slugging it out for ten years now and this is their second CD. This is the follow up to “Circus of the Demented” that came out in 2003. The band is self-described as a ’77 style punk band, but it is ’77 style in that BLANKS ’77 way. It is a fusion of punk and hardcore. And with the vocalists gruff sounding vocals they totally remind me of DOA. It is a mid-paced type of hardcore. And the title of this release even seems like a combination of DOA songs “The Enemy” and “Smash the State”. The band has some drinking and fighting songs like “K.W.D.P.”, but they also have songs about unhealthy partying like “No Good at All”. They make good arguments for atheism with songs like “God’s Helping”. And then they express their appreciation for greaser culture with “50’s ….Pontiac….”. It’s all kids counter culture so chalk it up to kindred spirits I suppose. Songs like “Oh’ Dell” and “Human Disaster” are totally pointed commentaries which I love to see. And songs like “Scenewrecker” and “Punk Love” are totally scene specific, which I also like to see because you should write about what you know and if you are immersed in the punk scene you know about shit going down. What I am trying to say is these cats are well rounded and genuine as far as punk bands go. A healthy dose of serious and fun. This will be a long time listening release.

THE CLASS WAR KIDS
REFLECTION! RAGE! REBELLION!

THE CLASS WAR KIDS play a pop punk charged by hardcore not unlike WEDNESDAY NIGHT HEROES or KNUCKLEHEAD or PROPAGHANDHI or the FALLOUT or HOSTAGE LIFE. The examples in ….Canada…. are boundless. And as you listen to “Reflection! Rage! Rebellion!” the songs bleed one into the next which is an old RAMONES trick. Like a military drill sergeant the momentum runs from the politics of food to security culture to economic cheerleading. And it’s all set to sing-a-long choruses which makes for a soundtrack for your social conscience. Bands like this give me hope. Hope for the scene and hope for a chance at a tomorrow. Keep on keeping on.

CLASS WAR KIDS – REVIEW FROM ABSOLUTE UNDERGROUND ZINE

From the latest issue of Absolute Underground…

THE CLASS WAR KIDS
Reflection! Rage! Rebellion! – Rebel Time Records

An apt title for this album from these Newfoundland punks. Poignant and personal songs set to the tone of straight-forward, no frills punk rock. Sounds from the streets that make you want to get up and throw a Molotov Cocktail at City Hall while waving a Pride flag and putting a brick thought the nearest Starbucks. Chock full of sing-a-long chorus’ and catchy riffs, it is sure to please anyone who digs bands like The Rebel Spell, Broadcast Zero and the plethora of other bands appealing to those with kindred spirits and full of angst. (Pauly Hardcore)

New Video From THE CLASS WAR KIDS!

One Last Struggle” from the forthcoming album “Reflection! Rage! Rebellion!” out on Rebel Time Records in July…

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New CLASS WAR KIDS Tracks!

OH YEAH!!! 4 brand new tracks from their forthcoming CD “Reflection! Rage! Rebellion!” out on Rebel Time Records in July…

Head on over to the REBEL TIME RECORDS MYSPACE to hear the tracks “Policeman” and “Vegan Avenger.”

Head on over to the CLASS WAR KIDS MYSPACE to hear the tracks “Rage! Reflection! Rebellion!” and “Disinformation Age.”

Happy Listening!

punk rock matinee – july 11th

Check out the PUNK ROCK MATINEE MYSPACE for more info, songs from the bands, pics from previous Matinees, etc…

THE CLASS WAR KIDS – Video

Here’s THE CLASS WAR KIDS playing in St. John’s Newfoundland a week or two ago.  First song is a Face2Face cover…New CD “Reflection! Rage! Rebellion!” out on Rebel Time Records late June/early July…

A NEW (DEMO) TRACK FROM THE CLASS WAR KIDS!

Hey! THE CLASS WAR KIDS have posted a demo of a track from their forthcoming Rebel Time Records debut! The album will be out this summer, just in time for their cross-Canaduh tour with label-mates THE BRAT ATTACK…

The track is called “Common Threads”…considering what went down in Calgary with the Aryan Guard last weekend, it’s a very relevant and timely tune…

Check it out at  THE CLASS WAR KIDS Myspace …

COMMON THREADS

Through a smokescreen of hate they watch silent in fear
As diversity strikes and new cultures appear
Now with enemy forged draw a line in the sand
‘Cause it’s easy to hate what they won’t understand
And with venomous tongues, poison deep in their hearts
They’ll try desperate with rage to tear beauty apart
But united we’ll stand, never suffering defeat
For we’ll never surrender and never retreat

They’ll try to tell you you’re different “you don’t bleed the same”
But they’re blood’s just as red as the streets they leave stained
Empty slogans about honor and purity of race
But there’s no honor in combat, no honor in hate
They’ll try to poison our souls with their fear and their shame
Writing songs to create hate not just entertain
But as they “entertain” kids, we will educate
And break each racist heart that they try to create

They’re gonna try to tear our common threads at the seams, but they won’t
get you and they won’t get me.

THE CLASS WAR KIDS – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD – CHEAP!

Here’s your chance to download THE CLASS WAR KID’S debut CD “A Strong People Need No Leader”, for the rock-bottom price of just $3.99!

Just head on over to the Buy Stuff section at REBEL TIME RECORDS.
That’s the only place you’re going to find it. Check out BROADCAST ZERO and THE BRAT ATTACK too.

Your support is appreciated. Any of your hard-earned cash that we get goes right back into putting out great punk rock….

Pics by Christa Cram

MRR REVIEW OF THE CLASS WAR KIDS – “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED”

From the December 2008 issue of MaximumRockNRoll:

THE CLASS WAR KIDS

“A Strong People Need No Leader” CD

Wow! This was my first time hearing ths quartet out of Newfoundland and I must say, I was quite impressed. THE CLASS WAR KIDS mixes insightful political lyrics with super-catchy punk tunes. Think ANTI-FLAG, meets THE APERS, meets early PROPAGANDHI, with a touch of melodic street-punk thrown in ala THE BRIGGS. The band is very tight musically – crunchy guitars and rough emotive vocals. There really aren’t any crap songs on this ten-song disc, but “No Shelter,” “Song for the Broken Hearted,” and the inspiring and especially heartfelt “Strike Back” were my faves. This is a very strong CD full of uplifting anthems, which during these fucked up times will help you to keep your head held high as well as your fists. Nice work Kids! Highly recommended. (RK)

“A Strong People Need No Leader” is available pretty much exclusively from REBEL TIME RECORDS. Only $5.00!!

THE CLASS WAR KIDS: “FORMIDABLE”

 

Another outstanding review of THE CLASS WAR KIDS, this time from Exclaim Magazine…pics by Christa Cram…

Class War Kids
A Strong People Need No Leader
By Keith Carman

A Strong People Need No Leader is quite impressive for a debut full-length. From the classic punk rock production values (in that it’s clear enough to be appealing despite being recorded live-off-the-floor) to rich songs that are inventive while still following the basic rules of engagement, there is little wrong with these ten tracks. Then again, it’s obvious that Class War Kids are using …And Out Come The Wolves as their guiding light. This results in a formidable blend of Rancid poppiness offset by touches of street punk, giving the album catchiness and edge at the same time. In fact, at points it almost seems as if Tim Armstrong finally learned how to enunciate and gathered a few political viewpoints to boot. Spirited, upbeat and proficient, A Strong People Need No Leader is a much-needed kick in the pants to utilitarian, pop-influenced gutter punk. (Rebel Time)

Newest member of the The Class War Kids…say Hello to Otter:

Get your very own copy of “A Strong People Need No Leader” for just $5.00 at the Rebel Time Records website…