Pinhead Circus Detailed Instructions For The Self Involved
BYO Records
PO Box 67A64
Los Angeles, Ca 90067

I'll start off by saying that these guys are punk rock. They're not political, snotty, new age old school, or ska/punk, and thats why they rule. Now days with every punk band doing something that can be classified as some sort of punk, its great to see a band that simply plays punk rock. Their instrumental is quick 3 chord guitar riffs, flanked with simple bass lines. (Simple, but great) Their vocals are shouted out earnestly, with many long choruses in between. These elements add up to a simple, but great band that must be heard. Favorite songs: all of them. I give them a 9.5.

PROPAGANDHI How To Clean Everything
Fat Wreck Chords
PO Box 460144
San Francisco, Ca 94146

These guys are my favorite political punk band! Why? Could it be their original guitar riffs, their witty lyrics, their beliefs, or the fact that their singer talks in place of singing. Answer: All of the above. Their instrumental is pop punk, with unique guitar riffs that really add to their music. Their vocals are basically spoken along with the music in some sort of harmony. (If someone told me that the vocals were spoken, I'd probably think that they'd probably suck. Well, don't get that impression, because its the exact oppisite.) The best part of Propagandhi is their great song writing, which is witty and has to be read a couple times to be fully understood. Since they're political punk, they sing about religion, feminism, vegetarianism, how much USA sucks, and whatever else falls under their views. Favorite songs: All of them. Buy this album if you want to hear an original punk band that has some of the best lyrics I've ever read. I give them a 10+.