Swingin' Utters

Editor's Review:

Swingin’ Utters have established themselves for years as the de facto authority in the bridging of old school Brit-punk and Irish-influenced rock. With the release of their newest LP, the band continues down that oft-trodden road but in a more polished and fluid fashion. With the absence of Utters guitarist Max Huber, the band has undergone a slight reinvention and landed smack dab in the middle of their finest album yet. While this album has its share of so-called “oi” songs, it peaks with finely written, pop-influenced rock ‘n’ roll. Johnny Bonnel’s raspy throat and “tougher than thou” image resonate loudly throughout the album. The band has never really fit into the typical “Fat” sound, though they genuinely flaunt a street-smart punk rock ambiance. This is sure to be regarded as a classic Utters disc in the near future.

– Ryan Prado

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Record Label Fat Wreck Chords Released June 2003

Tracks No Pariah Glad Hopeless Vows Dead Flowers, Bottles, Bluegrass, and Bones All That I Can Give Sign In A Window Don't Ask Why Lampshade Letters To Yourself Heaven At Seventeen Leaves Of Fate If You Want Me To Elation Poor Me My Closed Mind Looking For Something To Follow Shadows and Lies