Artist: Attica! Attica!
Album: Dead Skin / Dried Blood
Label: Red Leader
Purchase: Interpunk
Release Date: September 11, ‘07

Overall: 8.0
Music: 8.5
Lyrics: 8.0
Production: 7.0

Attica! Attica! is the true blue, lo-fi, no frills indie rock masterwork of one Aaron Scott. On this, his debut solo effort, Scott showcases his sharp tongue and even sharper musicianship. Dead Skin / Dried Blood is simply a dozen well crafted gems; they are subtle yet at the same time intense. This multi-instrumentalist draws from a vast array of influences most predominantly, folk rock. With fingers on the strings and the pen to paper, it’s clear that Scott intended this record to be a journey for the listener. Reflective of his own travels, the album contains views on today’s society as well as political overtones. However, as his rye lyrics seep in, his messages don’t come off as overtly “preachy.”

It is truly rare breed of artist who can thoroughly captivate with only an acoustic guitar; Aaron Scott is an honest musician in every sense of the term.

Standout Track
Frostbite

Track Listing
1. Motion Sickness
2. The Play’s the Thing
3. Frostbite
4. Tires and Mint
5. Way Down in Gitmo
6. Intermission
7. A Dirge for the Underground
8. The Kid’s War
9. The Party Party
10. Blackout
11. We’ll Always Be Home
12. Flamethrower