(White Drugs/Shock)

A little from column A and a little from column B

As suggested above, the aptly titled third release from The Bronx could best be described as a distinct combination of their previous albums. Distilling the abrasiveness of their debut and mixing it with the finer classic-ish rock sensibilities of their sophomore release, The Bronx III could almost be titled The Bronx Version 1.5. Opener Knifeman is reminiscent of tracks from the second album, sitting solidly on a Fu Manchu-esque groove complimented by some serious guitar chops and flawless drum work. A quick skip to track four, Enemy Mind, and by dispensing riffs and aggression with emotion and aplomb The Bronx reach back to the original, coarse brand of punk that endeared them to many previously disillusioned music fans. With production retaining the whiskey-soaked grit associated with the band, the rest of this album sits somewhere comfortably in between, and is performed with an urgency that evokes their notorious live shows.  Past fans of The Bronx will salivate over this release, while those who are yet to be exposed to this rock & roll powerhouse need to seriously consider their place in the world and make some adjustments. Starting with purchasing this album, grabbing a bottle of red, a pack of Camels and settling in for the ride.

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PATRICK PERRIER

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