Minneapolis punk upstarts Banner Pilot sent me their newest CD Pass The Poison yesterday, and it hasn’t left the car stereo (never mind that the eject function doesn’t always work). It is easily one of the best punk records I’ve heard all year.
Describing themselves by saying, “Well, imagine if Jawbreaker and the Lawrence Arms and Alkaline Trio all got in a knife fight and Jawbreaker won, but just barely,” how can you not love or (at least) give these guys a chance? I mean, that is a description I might have written, but I actually hear more Dillinger Four, Crimpshrine, and even early Screeching Weasel influences in their gruff-yet-poppy punk tunes. The lyrics are more personal than political, but they are far above most of the drivel you can (and will) hear on MTV and the like.
This is the kind of passionate punk music that I will never stop loving. My wife Amy also thinks this band is awesome and actually won’t give me the CD back. Killer tunes from a young band that you should definitely keep your eye on. Pass The Poison is out now and you can (and totally should) purchase a copy for only $7 right here.
MP3 | Banner Pilot – Bender Pass The Poison
MP3 | Banner Pilot – Uptown Sleep Solution Pass The Poison
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Good stuff, thanks!
Hey Eric.
I just wanted to let you know I put something up at http://24slices.blogspot.com/ you may or may not be interested in. It’s called Explorations of Zaireeka. Kind of a DJ Shadowish mix using parts from the 4cd set The Flaming Lips put out a few years back. I’ve been getting some good feedback on it and would love it if you could give me you opinion on it.
Thanks
PSY/OPSogist (Boot 66)
Wow!!! Thanks for exposing me to these guys Eric!! Great songs!
it has been so long since i heard good pop punk this vain thanks so much,bringing back alot of good memories. even prompted me to break out anthems for a new tommorow.
Jose – Expect a big Weasel post in the very near future…