Mike Watt is at it again with more international co-conspirators, this time from the Baltics. This one-of-a kind release brings together four bands from four countries, all covering each others songs. The bands hail from Zagreb, Skopje, Belgrade, and of course Watt’s own San Pedro, CA. They all share a common ethos and a deep connection to the punk rock and post-punk tradition of their respective countries. The limited edition 7" vinyl release features four never-before heard recordings, and was originally released exclusively for Record Store Day 2017.
A1 Thee Melomen – Bez Prevoda
A2 Vasko Atanasoski – Cosmic Ted
B1 Disciplin A Kitschme – No One
B2 Mike Watt + The Secondmen – Do Not
supported by 4 fans who also own “Balkans-Pedro Four-Way”
A fantastic album. I can see why they didn't continue under the name The Evens, as it's a different sound with the bass added. Coriky is the Evens + Joe Lally from Fugazi on bass. If you can imagine The Evens with a slightly more funky, aggressive sound like Fugazi... that's what you get! And there's no way that can ever go wrong. What a great debut album!! smiledozer
The excellent Barcelona label House of (S)PUNK is back with a five-song comp showcasing the local hardgroove scene. Bandcamp New & Notable May 1, 2024