Wow! I've been finding out about so many great new bands that I've felt like a kid in a candy store lately. One of those bands is San Francisco's Nothington. They have a new album called All In that is out now and full of what I'd like to describe as roots rock core. It is a sound that might be akin to Social Distortion meets Hot Water Music or (additionally) like Lucero on steroids. Gruff raspy coarse abrasive vocals atop a bed of leafy crunchy guitars and melodic basslines. While not as twangy as some of their peers, Nothington doesn't force it and try to be something they aren't. Their songs still ring out (in true Southern-tinged punk fashion) like a hammer smashing on the Liberty bell.Nothington was formed in 2006 from the ashes of the Bay Area pop-punk outfit Tsunami Bomb by drummer Gabe Lindeman and guitarist/vocalist Jay Nothington. Along with bassist Mike Hicks and guitarist/vocalist Chris Matulich (formerly of Enemy You), the lineup was set and they headed into the studio to record their debut album for BYO Records. All In is that record and is ferociously raw, unpretentious, and often anthemic. The songs are also varied enough to keep the album from becoming repetitive. I'm a big fan of both punk and roots rock, so when a band like Nothington comes along, I'm all ears.
The only thing that would make All In a more enjoyable listen would be a few beers, a bottle of whiskey, and some good friends to sing along with. All In is out now on BYO Records.
MP3 | Nothington - Where I Stand All In
MP3 | Nothington - The Last Time All In
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Wow, great find. Good stuff.
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