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.”

Bryce Jacobson
It’s been a year since we rambled about Kenotia, the female fronted band from Atlanta. Their new album, You’ve Dug Your Grave, Now Lie In It, has hit the streets and its rather pleasing to the ears. Pick up one of their sweet package deals or get the album for only $9 on iTunes.

This week marks the release of The Frantic’s fast and fun album, Audio & Murder. If you’ve been itching for some new punk rock in your life then this is a great album for you (this should have been a summer album though).